"Take My Breath Away" from Top Gun was a huge hit for Berlin, but lead singer Terri Nunn was the only band member to perform on it. This caused friction that broke up the group a year later.
"Losing My Religion" by R.E.M. isn't about religion, but unrequited love. The title is based on a Southern expression meaning "at my wit's end."
Alicia Keys, Elton John, Fergie, and Rihanna all sang on "All of the Lights" by Kanye West.
Elton John's songwriting partner Bernie Taupin wrote the original lyrics for Starship's "We Built This City." It was the first Hot 100 Top 10 hit Taupin wrote without John.
George Michael was 17 and on a bus to his job at the cinema when he came up with the idea for "Careless Whisper" and the lyrics, "Something in your eyes calls to mind a silver screen."
Tim McGraw recorded "Live Like You Were Dying" just two weeks after his own father passed away.
Charlotte was established in the LA punk scene when a freaky girl named Belinda approached her wearing a garbage bag.
The original voice of Snap! this story is filled with angry drag queens, video impersonators and Chaka Khan.
Writing great prog metal isn't easy, especially when it's for 60 musicians.
Fiona's highly-anticipated third album almost didn't make it. Here's how it finally came together after two years and a leak.
In this quiz, spot the artist who put Romeo into a song lyric.
Jim talks about the impact of "The Middle" and uses a tree metaphor to describe his songwriting philosophy.