"Stand By Me" hit #4 in the US when it was released in 1961, then went to #9 in 1986 when it was used in the movie of the same name.
The moans of pleasure in the Guns N' Roses song "Rocket Queen" are authentic.
After Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale coupled up in 1996, Rossdale's Bush bandmates referred to their hit song "Everything Zen" as "Everything Gwen."
"Dirty Work" is one of the few Steely Dan songs not sung by Donald Fagen. The lead vocal is by David Palmer, who sang on two tracks from their debut album.
AC/DC's "For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)" is titled after a phrase Roman gladiators said heading into battle: "We who are about to die salute you."
He wrote "She Blinded Me With Science" so he could direct a video about a home for deranged scientists.
Do you know who wrote Patti Smith's biggest hit? How about the Grease theme song? See if you can match the song to the writer.
How well do you know your protest songs (including the one that went to #1)?
"Mr. Jones" took on new meaning when the song about a misguided view of fame made Adam famous.
The Cult frontman tells who the "Fire Woman" is, and talks about performing with the new version of The Doors.
Based on criteria like girlfriend tension, stage mishaps and drummer turnover, these are the 10 bands most like Spinal Tap.
