When Rihanna's "Umbrella" was a hit in the summer of 2007, it rained constantly in London, prompting their newspaper The Sun to suggest a "Rihanna Curse."
Jack & Diane started off as an interracial couple; Mellencamp took race references out of the song at the request of his record company.
The Exorcist theme music is a portion of "Tubular Bells," a 25-minute song released by 19-year-old Mike Oldfield.
Thomas Dolby wrote "She Blinded Me With Science" so he could direct the video, which was inspired by silent films and set in a "home for deranged scientists."
"Take On Me" was just a minor hit in Norway until a new version was released with the iconic video, making it a global smash.
Elton John had a huge hit duetting with Kiki Dee on "Don't Go Breaking My Heart," but he's also performed it with RuPaul and Miss Piggy.
Roger reveals the songwriting formula Clive Davis told him, and if "Eight Miles High" is really about drugs.
John tells the "St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)" story and explains why he disappeared for so long.
Talking Heads drummer Chris Frantz on where the term "new wave" originated, the story of "Naive Melody," and why they never recorded another cover song after "Take Me To The River."
The first of Billy's five #1 hits was the song that propelled Madonna to stardom. You'd think that would get you a backstage pass, wouldn't you?
Mike Rutherford talks about the "Silent Running" storyline and "Land Of Confusion" in the age of Trump.
The author of Help! 100 Songwriting, Recording And Career Tips Used By The Beatles, explains how the group crafted their choruses so effectively.