Vincent Price did the spooky narration on "Thriller." He was paid a flat fee of $20,000, turning down a percentage of the royalties that would have paid him far more.
"True" by Spandau Ballet has some lyrics based on parts of the Vladimir Nabokov novel Lolita, including "Take your seaside arms," which in the book is "That little girl with her seaside limbs."
A problem with his eyes gave Jackson Browne the idea for "Doctor My Eyes," which became a song about a man whose mental health suffers when he sees the world for what it really is.
The first #1 hit with a rap was "Rapture" by Blondie in 1980. Debbie Harry's rhymes left lots of room for improvement.
Al Green's "Take Me to the River" describes a baptism. Two years later, he became a reverend.
Psychedelic Furs lead singer Richard Butler talks about their first album since 1991 and explains what's really going on in "Pretty In Pink."
John tells the "St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)" story and explains why he disappeared for so long.
Wilder's hit "Break My Stride" had an unlikely inspiration: a famous record mogul who rejected it.
Does Angus really drink himself silly? Did their name come from a sewing machine? See if you can spot the real stories about AC/DC.
Can you name Def Leppard's only #1 hit in America? Get rocked with this adrenalized quiz.
Despite her reticent personality, Adele's life and music are filled with intrigue. See if you can spot the true tales.
