
The Four Seasons' "Walk Like a Man," released in 1963, was the first Hot 100 #1 hit with a simile in its title.

The Destiny's Child "Independent Women Part I" video was directed by the same guy who did the Hunger Games movies.

The disco song "Good Tmes" by Chic was a huge influence on early rap, providing the bassline for "Rapper's Delight."

Elton John's "Rocket Man" is based on a Ray Bradbury story called The Rocket Man published in 1951.

Pink Floyd's "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" is about their founding member Syd Barrett, who became an acid casualty. Notice the S-Y-D in the title.
Michael tells the story of "Send Me On My Way," and explains why some of the words in the song don't have a literal meaning.
The hitmaking songwriter/producer Sam Hollander with stories about songs for Weezer, Panic! At The Disco, Train, Pentatonix, and Fitz And The Tantrums.
Just like Darrin was replaced on Bewitched, groups have swapped out original members, hoping we wouldn't notice.
Stone Temple Pilots bass player Robert DeLeo names the songs that have most connected with fans and tells the stories behind tracks from their Tiny Music album.
Genesis' key-man re-examines his solo career and the early days of music video.
Chris and his wife Tina were the rhythm section for Talking Heads when they formed The Tom Tom Club. "Genius of Love" was their blockbuster, but David Byrne only mentioned it once.