
"Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen was the song of the summer in 2012 and a major meme. It got some help from her fellow Canadian Justin Bieber, who tweeted that it was "possibly the catchiest song I've ever heard."

The Creedence Clearwater Revival song "Fortunate Son" is about how the Vietnam war was being fought by soldiers without the privilege or connections to get out of it. "It's the old saying about rich men making war and poor men having to fight them," John Fogerty said.

The 311 song "Amber" is likely about Nicole Scherzinger, who was dating the band's lead singer Nick Hexum.

The James Blunt song "You're Beautiful" is not romantic: it's a about a creepy subway encounter with an ex.

David Bowie's "Let's Dance" is about more than just dancing. It's about dishonesty, particularly when we mask our true feelings.

Rihanna was Pitbull's first choice to sing on "Timber," but she wasn't available at the time so he enlisted his RCA labelmate Kesha instead.
The in-depth discussion about the making of Jesus Christ Superstar with Ted Neeley, who played Jesus in the 1973 film.
The revered singer-songwriter talks inspiration and explains why she put a mahout in "Drop the Pilot."
Did Al play on a Beach Boys record? Did he have beef with George Lucas and Coolio? See if you can spot weird but true stories.
Kiss is the subject of many outlandish rumors - some of which happen to be true. See if you can spot the fakes.
The man who brought us "Red Skies" and "Saved By Zero" is now an organic farmer in France.
Rob Thomas on his Social Distance Sessions, co-starring with a camel, and his friendship with Carlos Santana.