With a message of acceptance and inclusivity, "True Colors" became a gay rights anthem. Cyndi Lauper help form an organization called True Colors United to help support LGBTQ youth.
"Lean On" was originally sent by Major Lazer to both Rihanna and Nicki Minaj's camps as a slower reggae track. After both parties rejected the tune, Major Lazer recruited Danish singer MØ to supply vocals and they recorded it themselves.
Kenny Loggins co-wrote the Doobie Brothers hit "What a Fool Believes," which is about a guy who just can't accept that an affair from long ago was meaningless to her.
"Zoot Suit Riot" isn't just a Cherry Poppin' Daddies song - the Zoot Suit Riots were real riots in Los Angeles that took place in 1943 and inspired the song's lyrics.
The song "Grease," sung by Frankie Valli in the 1978 movie, was written by Barry Gibb of The Bee Gees.
"In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" was supposed to be titled "In The Garden Of Eden," but someone in the studio wrote down the title phonetically, and it stuck.
The head of Drake's estate shares his insights on the late folk singer's life and music.
A founding member of the band War, Harold gives a first-person account of one of the most important periods in music history.
How well do you know your David Bowie lyrics? Take this quiz to find out.
The lead singer of Everclear, Art is also their primary songwriter.
After studying in Paris with a famous composition teacher, Charles became the most successful writer of TV theme songs.
An Electronic music pioneer with Asperger's Syndrome. This could be interesting.