The James Blunt song "You're Beautiful" is not romantic: it's a about a creepy subway encounter with an ex.
In 2010, the biggest-selling song in the UK was "Love the Way You Lie" by Eminem.
The Eagles' first single, "Take It Easy," was written by Jackson Browne, who was living in the apartment below Glenn Frey when he wrote it.
Christina Perri's "Jar Of Hearts," written about her ex, became a big hit after it was used in a routine on So You Think You Can Dance.
Prince Markie Dee of The Fat Boys co-wrote the Mary J. Blige hit "Real Love."
Producer Bob Ezrin convinced Pink Floyd to put a disco beat and children's chorus on "Another Brick In The Wall (Part 2)," which started out as a short interstitial for their album The Wall.
When she released her first album in 1988, Tanita became a UK singing sensation at age 19. She talks about her darkly sensual voice and quirky songwriting style.
Not everyone can be a superhero, but that hasn't stopped generations of musicians from trying to be Superman.
Rock Stars - especially those in the metal realm - are often enlisted for horror movies. See if you know can match the rocker to the role.
Dwarfs on stage with an oversize Stonehenge set? Dabbling in Satanism? Find out which Spinal Tap-moments were true for Black Sabbath.
The stories behind "Shine," "December," "The World I Know" and other Collective Soul hits.
Chris Stein of Blondie shares photos and stories from his book about the New York City punk scene.