"How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You" by Marvin Gaye was inspired by Jackie Gleason's saying, "How Sweet It Is!"
The Cure's "Lullaby" is based on a recurring nightmare frontman Robert Smith had as a child where he was eaten by a giant spider.
The setting for the Queensrÿche song "Jet City Woman" is Seattle, the "jet city."
"London Calling" by The Clash was written amid widespread fears that the Thames River was going to flood the city.
"The Long and Winding Road" became The Beatles' last US #1 song on June 13, 1970.
"One Way Or Another" is based on a stalker who creeped out Blondie lead singer Debbie Harry.
It wasn't her biggest hit as a songwriter (that would be "Bette Davis Eyes"), but "Put a Little Love in Your Heart" had a family connection for Jackie.
Do you know the girl singer on Eminem's "Stan"? If so, this quiz is for you.
From "Some Day My Prince Will Come" to "Let It Go" - how Disney princess songs (and the women who sing them) have evolved.
The co-writer/guitarist on many Alice Cooper hits, Dick was also Lou Reed's axeman on the Rock n' Roll Animal album.
Songs about drugs, revolution and greed that have been used in commercials for sneakers, jeans, fast food, cruises and cars.
