"The Way" by Fastball was inspired by the story of an elderly couple from Texas who drove to a nearby family reunion and kept going. Fastball's bass player imagined them taking off and having fun like they were young. The story didn't end well: the couple was later found dead after they crashed in a canyon.
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" is an English version of a Zulu hunting song from the 1930s.
Mary J. Blige introduced three new words with her 2001 hit "Family Affair": "hateration," "holleration" and "dancerie." We define "holleration" as "The act of hollering in a belligerent fashion."
Zac Hanson was just 11 years and 7 months old when "MMMbop" topped the Hot 100, making him the youngest group member to co-write and perform a US #1 single.
"Take Me Home Country Roads" is set in West Virginia, but John Denver had never been there when he recorded the song. The country roads represent a sense of belonging.
A 2011 Gold's Gym poll found "Stronger" by Kanye West the best song to work out to. Second place was the Rocky theme.
Kevin Godley talks about directing classic videos for The Police, U2 and Duran Duran, and discusses song and videos he made with 10cc and Godley & Creme.
The good doctor shares some candid insights on recording with Phil Spector and The Black Keys.
His song "Into The Night" is one of the most-played of all time. For Benny, it took him to hell and back.
After studying in Paris with a famous composition teacher, Charles became the most successful writer of TV theme songs.
We've heard of artists putting their hearts into their music, but some take it literally.
Call us crazy, but we like it when an artist comes around who doesn't mesh with the status quo.