Drake's "One Dance" was the first ever song to rack up one billion streams on Spotify.
"Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen was the song of the summer in 2012 and a major meme. It got some help from her fellow Canadian Justin Bieber, who tweeted that it was "possibly the catchiest song I've ever heard."
"Babylon," in David Gray's song, refers to London, which was once known as the "modern-day Babylon."
Ellie Goulding's hit single "Burn" was originally demoed by Leona Lewis for her 2011 Glassheart album. She scrapped the tune when the project was retooled to include more ballads.
Gwen Stefani wrote the early No Doubt song "Just a Girl" as a message to her overprotective father.
The song "Knock On Wood" was confusing to UK listeners because the saying there is "Touch Wood."
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Just like Darrin was replaced on Bewitched, groups have swapped out original members, hoping we wouldn't notice.
Dave reveals the inspiration for "Feelin' Alright" and explains how the first song he ever wrote became the biggest hit for his band Traffic.
U2, Carly Simon, Joanna Newsom, Brian Wilson and Fiona Apple have all gone to Van Dyke Parks to make their songs exceptional.
The leader of the Modern A Cappella movement talks about the genre.
The Garbage drummer/songwriter produced the Nirvana album Nevermind, and Smashing Pumpkins' Gish and Siamese Dream.