Lionel Richie hosted the American Music Awards the night he recorded "We Are The World."

"Kashmir" is the only Led Zeppelin song to use outside musicians, as it needed strings and horns.
Jean-Claude Van Damme was an extra in the video for Ollie & Jerry's "Breakin'... There's No Stopping Us." He can be seen at point dancing in the background.

Before launching his career as a singer, Bruno Mars was a writer/producer. He and his co-writers pitched "Just The Way You Are" to Cee-Lo Green; when he turned it down, Bruno recorded it himself and released it in 2010 as his first single as a lead artist.

"Jessie's Girl" tells the true story of a girl Rick Springfield was crushing on, but her boyfriend's name was really Gary and he was more of an acquaintance than a friend.

Often heard as a patriotic song celebrating their homeland of Australia, "Down Under" by Men At Work is really about the selling of that country, and it makes a strong political statement.
A selection of songs made to be terrible - some clearly achieved that goal.
The 10 biggest "retirement tours" that didn't take.
JJ talks about The Stranglers' signature sound - keyboard and bass - which isn't your typical strain of punk rock.
Richie talks about the impact of "Amazed," and how his 4-year-old son inspired another Lonestar hit.
If the name Citizen Dick means anything to you, there's a chance you'll get some of these right.