"Toxic" was the most-searched song on Google in 2004 and helped Spears become the most-searched artist that year, a title she held from 1999-2001.
"The Reflex" became a #1 hit for Duran Duran when Nile Rodgers remixed it using a sampler. Simon Le Bon refuses to say what it's about, but says it's "kind of childish song."
"Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band-Aid was the first big group charity single. It was organized by Bob Geldof, who a year later put together "We Are The World" and Live Aid.
John Steinbeck's novel The Grapes of Wrath got its title from a line in "The Battle Hymn of the Republic": "He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored."
The closing lyrics in "One Week" by Barenaked Ladies are "Birchmount Stadium, home of the Robbie," which refers to a soccer tournament in Ontario.
The line "satellite of love" in the Def Leppard song "Rocket" came from the title of a 1972 Lou Reed song.
In 1986, a Stephen King novella was made into a movie, with a classic song serving as title, soundtrack and tone.
Chad tells tales from his time as drummer for Nirvana, and talks about his group Before Cars.
Richie talks about producing the first two Kiss albums, recording "Brother Louie," and the newfound appreciation of his rock band, Dust.
Is Owl City on a quest for another hit like "Fireflies?" Adam answers that question and explains the influences behind many others.
First question: Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson appeared in videos for what artist?
The men of Sparks on their album Hippopotamus, and how Morrissey handled it when they suggested he lighten up.