Madonna didn't write "Papa Don't Preach," which deals with abortion. What drew her to the song was the singer standing up to male authority.
Part of the "Cruel to Be Kind" video was shot during Nick Lowe and Carlene Carter's wedding.
The Four Seasons' "Walk Like a Man," released in 1963, was the first Hot 100 #1 hit with a simile in its title.
The models in Robert Palmer's iconic "Addicted To Love" video were chosen in part because they couldn't play music, so they're all playing and moving to different rhythms.
"Womanizer" was Britney Spears' comeback song, going to #1 about 10 months after she was institutionalized to get treatment for addictions and mental health issues.
The hit duet "Somewhere Out There" was written for an animated film about a family of immigrant mice who lose one of their young.
Known in America for the hit "If You Leave," OMD is a huge influence on modern electronic music.
Are classic songs like "Over The Rainbow" and "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" in the public domain?
Armed with a childhood spent devouring books, Mike Scott's heart was stolen by the punk rock scene of 1977. Not surprisingly, he would go on to become the most literate of rockers.
Do you know the girl singer on Eminem's "Stan"? If so, this quiz is for you.
A talented lyricist, Philip helped revive Neil Sedaka's career with the words to "Laughter In The Rain" and "Bad Blood."
These overtly religious songs crossed over to the pop charts, despite resistance from fans, and in many cases, churches.