Al Green wrote the lyrics for “Let's Stay Together” in five minutes after Willie Mitchell gave him a rough mix of a tune that he and drummer Al Jackson had developed.
When Metallica performed in China in 2013, they were not allowed to play "Master of Puppets."
Moby says that "We Are All Made Of Stars" is scientifically accurate, since all matter originates from stardust.
"Man On The Moon" by R.E.M. is about the comedian Andy Kaufman, who often seemed like he was from another planet.
"Are You Gonna Go My Way" by Lenny Kravitz is from the perspective of Jesus Christ: "I am the chosen I'm the one."
Kylie Minogue's "Can't Get You Out Of My Head" received more airplay during the 2000s than any other song in the UK.
When you have a song called "Fire," it's tempting to set one - these guys did.
P.F. was a teenager writing hits and playing on tracks for Jan & Dean when he wrote a #1 hit that got him blackballed.
The trail runs from flying saucer songs in the '50s, through Bowie, blink-182 and Katy Perry.
Lyrics don't always follow the rules of grammar. Can you spot the ones that don't?
Rick has a surprising dark side, a strong feminine side and, in a certain TV show, a naked backside. But he still hasn't found Jessie's Girl.