
The original "Enter Sandman" lyric was about crib death, with the "sandman" killing a baby.

The EMF song "Unbelievable" samples the raunchy comic Andrew Dice Clay saying, "What the f--k was that!"

The electronic instruments in "Atomic Dog" represent the coming computer age, which is balanced by the instinctual dog, who barks and pants throughout the song.

Paul McCartney wrote "Blackbird" in Scotland after reading about race riots in the US, triggered when federal courts forced the racial desegregation of the Arkansas capital's school system.
"Regulate" by Warren G. & Nate Dogg broke new ground by sampling a mellow, melodic hit from the '80s: "I Keep Forgettin'" by Michael McDonald.

The You Me at Six song "The Dilemma" got its title from the Vince Vaughn movie of the same name.
The head of Drake's estate shares his insights on the late folk singer's life and music.
Surprise exits, a catfight and some very memorable performances make our list of the most memorable Idol moments.
Collaborating with T Bone Burnett, Leslie Phillips changed her name and left her Christian label behind - Robert Plant, who recorded one of her songs on Raising Sand, is a fan.
Some album art was at least "inspired" by others. A look at some very similar covers.
Pool balls, magpies and thorns without roses - how well do you know your Tom Waits lyrics?
Billie Jean, Delilah, Sara, Laura and Sharona - do you know who the girls in the songs really are?