"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.
Jack & Diane started off as an interracial couple; Mellencamp took race references out of the song at the request of his record company.
The very American song "What Made Milwaukee Famous" was never a big hit in the US, but Rod Stewart made it famous in the UK.
The Nicolette Larson hit "Lotta Love" was written by Neil Young, who recorded a very different version of the song.
It was never a big hit, but "She's A Rainbow" became one of the most popular Rolling Stones songs in the digital age when it started showing up in commercials (iMac, Photoshop), and TV shows (American Horror Story: Coven, Ted Lasso).
The game Lana Del Rey sings about in "Video Games" is World of Warcraft - her ex used to play it all the time.
Meshell Ndegeocello talks about recording "Wild Night" with John Mellencamp, and explains why she shied away from the spotlight.
Their frontman (Chris Cornell) started out as their drummer, so Soundgarden takes a linear approach when it comes to songwriting. Kim explains how they do it.
If the name Citizen Dick means anything to you, there's a chance you'll get some of these right.
A drummer for one of the most successful metal bands of the last decade, Chris talks about what it's like writing and performing with Slipknot. Metal-neck is a factor.
The lead singer of Everclear, Art is also their primary songwriter.
Long before Eminem, Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj created alternate personas, David Bowie, Bono, Joni Mitchell and even Hank Williams took on characters.