It was never a big hit, but "She's A Rainbow" became one of the most popular Rolling Stones songs in the digital age when it started showing up in commercials (iMac, Photoshop), and TV shows (American Horror Story: Coven, Ted Lasso).
Jim Croce was killed in a plane crash on September 30, 1973. A few weeks later, his song "Time In A Bottle" hit #1.
Pink Floyd's "Talkin' Hawkin'" uses a sample of Stephen Hawking's synthesized voice taken from a speech he made for a 1994 British Telecom commercial.
The B-52's chose the location of their song "Private Idaho" because the state has a reputation for being wacky and mysterious. The title is a play on the phrase "private eye."
"Tammy" by Debbie Reynolds was the only US #1 single by a female act between July 1956 and February 1958.
Rod Stewart wrote "Maggie May" about the woman who deflowered him when he was 16.
The drummer and one of the primary songwriters in Grand Funk talks rock stardom and Todd Rundgren.
If the name Citizen Dick means anything to you, there's a chance you'll get some of these right.
The Winger frontman reveals the Led Zeppelin song he cribbed for "Seventeen," and explains how his passion for orchestra music informs his songwriting.
One of rock's top photographers talks about artistry in photography, raising funds for a documentary, and enjoying a County Fair with Tom Waits.
Foreigner's songwriter/guitarist tells the stories behind the songs "Juke Box Hero," "I Want To Know What Love Is," and many more.
Is Owl City on a quest for another hit like "Fireflies?" Adam answers that question and explains the influences behind many others.