The French part in Talking Heads' "Psycho Killer" explains that the killer is going after a girl, like Norman Bates in the movie Psycho.
The 311 song "Amber" is likely about Nicole Scherzinger, who was dating the band's lead singer Nick Hexum.
Stevie Wonder was 12 years old when he released his first #1 hit, "Fingertips (Part 2)." He had to wait 22 years for his next one: "Part Time Lover."
Irving Berlin wrote "How Dry I Am" in anticipation of Prohibition, envisioning a bleak future without alcohol.
Alicia Keys got a huge break when Oprah had her perform her debut single "Fallin'" on her show.
"Veronica" was inspired by Elvis Costello's grandmother, who suffered from Alzheimer's disease.
When a waitress wouldn't take him home, Jack wrote what would become one of the Eagles most enduring hits.
Here's what happens when an opening act is really out of place with the headliner, like when Beastie Boys opened for Madonna.
The evolution of the symbol that was Prince's name from 1993-2000.
Call us crazy, but we like it when an artist comes around who doesn't mesh with the status quo.
A renowned guitarist and rock revivalist, Dave took "I Hear You Knocking" to the top of the UK charts and was the first to record Elvis Costello's "Girls Talk."
Harry is Derek Smalls in Spinal Tap, Mark Shubb in The Folksmen, and Mr. Burns on The Simpsons.
