Young MC shows up in the George Clooney movie Up In The Air performing his hit "Bust A Move."
The lyrics to "Heartbreak Hotel" were written by a steel guitar player who was once a dishwasher repairman. He was inspired by a newspaper story about a man who killed himself and left behind a note saying only, "I walk a lonely street."
"Toxic" was the most-searched song on Google in 2004 and helped Spears become the most-searched artist that year, a title she held from 1999-2001.
Robert Plant's "Heaven Knows" is a satirical look at the '80s, when style seemed to trump substance.
"Party Rock Anthem" by LMFAO was only the second #1 hit on the Hot 100 with "Party" in the title. The first was Lesley Gore's "It's My Party."
Janet Jackson wrote the lyric to "Nasty" in response to random guys calling her "baby."
An interview with Dr. John Covach, music professor at the University of Rochester whose free online courses have become wildly popular.
Howard explains his positive songwriting method and how uplifting songs can carry a deeper message.
The singer/bassist for Concrete Blonde talks about how her songs come from clairvoyance, and takes us through the making of their hit "Joey."
The 2011 Artist of the Year at the Dove Awards isn't your typical gospel diva, and she thinks that's a good thing.
Medley looks back on "Unchained Melody" and "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" - his huge hits from the '60s that were later revived in movies.
