Korn's most popular song, "Freak On A Leash," is about their predatory record label making huge profits off the band. It was quite profitable, helping the Follow The Leader album sell over 5 million copies.
Yoko Ono has always denied requests to cover "Imagine" with the line "no religion, too" omitted or changed.
The K-pop hit "Gangnam Style" became the most-viewed video in YouTube history months after it was released in 2012, a title it held until "See You Again" by Wiz Khalifa overtook it in 2017.
Dido helped shut down a Neo-Nazi Web site after learning it was using "White Flag" to promote its hateful messages. Owners of the site had misinterpreted the track as racist and thought they represented their white supremacy views.
The moans of pleasure in the Guns N' Roses song "Rocket Queen" are authentic.
The Hollies' 1967 hit "Carrie Anne" is about the British singer-actress Marianne Faithfull, but with "Marianne" changed to "Carrie-Anne" to disguise it. Faithfull dated Allan Clarke of The Hollies.
Songs where something goes horribly wrong (literally or metaphorically), and help is needed right away.
Since his debut single "I'm On Fire" in 1975, Dwight has been providing Spinal-Tap moments and misadventure.
The stories behind the biggest hit songs about trucking.
Despite her reticent personality, Adele's life and music are filled with intrigue. See if you can spot the true tales.
Graham Nash tells the stories behind some of his famous songs and photos, and is asked about "yacht rock" for the first time.
Laura Nyro talks about her complex, emotionally rich songwriting and how she supports women's culture through her art.