In "I Walk The Line," Johnny Cash hums before each verse. He did this to get his pitch, as the song changes key several times.
When "Theme From Shaft" won an Oscar in 1972, Isaac Hayes became the first African American to win in the Best Song category.
"Talk To Ya Later" proved the power of MTV when sales of Tubes albums picked up in markets like Tulsa, Oklahoma, where the network was available.
Ronnie Spector nailed the vocal for The Ronettes song "(Walking) In the Rain" on the first take -- unheard of in the perfectionist producer Phil Spector's world.
"You Get What You Give" by The New Radicals was the first hit song to use the word "frenemies" in the lyrics.
David Gilmour really was "Learning To Fly" when he co-wrote the Pink Floyd song - the aviation jargon came from his lessons.
The head of Drake's estate shares his insights on the late folk singer's life and music.
Joe talks about the challenges of of making a Duke Ellington tribute album, and tells the stories behind some of his hits.
Jon Fratelli talks about the band's third album, and the five-year break leading up to it.
How did The Edge get his name? Did they name a song after a Tolkien book? And who is "Angel of Harlem" about?
The Winger frontman reveals the Led Zeppelin song he cribbed for "Seventeen," and explains how his passion for orchestra music informs his songwriting.
Since his debut single "I'm On Fire" in 1975, Dwight has been providing Spinal-Tap moments and misadventure.