The original "Enter Sandman" lyric was about crib death, with the "sandman" killing a baby.
The Cure's "Lullaby" is based on a recurring nightmare frontman Robert Smith had as a child where he was eaten by a giant spider.
Alicia Keys got a huge break when Oprah had her perform her debut single "Fallin'" on her show.
Eminem spits a total of 1,560 words on "Rap God," earning him an entry in the 2015 Guinness Book of Records for "most words in a hit single."
Paula Abdul's "Forever Your Girl" was written by Oliver Leiber, who despite being the son of Jerry Leiber from Leiber & Stoller, was an unknown songwriter.
The Beastie Boys' "No Sleep Till Brooklyn" is a parody of heavy metal music. Kerry King of Slayer played guitar on the track - purposefully out of tune in parts.
The man who brought us "Red Skies" and "Saved By Zero" is now an organic farmer in France.
Many actors have attempted music, but only a few have managed a hit. Do you know which of these thespians charted?
Fiona's highly-anticipated third album almost didn't make it. Here's how it finally came together after two years and a leak.
Does Angus really drink himself silly? Did their name come from a sewing machine? See if you can spot the real stories about AC/DC.
Joe talks about the challenges of of making a Duke Ellington tribute album, and tells the stories behind some of his hits.
Before he was the champ, Ali released an album called I Am The Greatest!, but his musical influence is best heard in the songs he inspired.