Yoko Ono has always denied requests to cover "Imagine" with the line "no religion, too" omitted or changed.
The first #1 hit with a rap was "Rapture" by Blondie in 1980. Debbie Harry's rhymes left lots of room for improvement.
"It Wasn't Me" by Shaggy was based on an Eddie Murphy comedy bit where he would deny everything no matter how badly he was caught.
"All I Want For Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey was the first ringtone certified Gold.
Paula Abdul's "Forever Your Girl" was written by Oliver Leiber, who despite being the son of Jerry Leiber from Leiber & Stoller, was an unknown songwriter.
"Veronica" was inspired by Elvis Costello's grandmother, who suffered from Alzheimer's disease.
Rick has a surprising dark side, a strong feminine side and, in a certain TV show, a naked backside. But he still hasn't found Jessie's Girl.
One of the first successful female singer-songwriters, Janis had her first hit in 1967 at age 15.
The revered singer-songwriter talks inspiration and explains why she put a mahout in "Drop the Pilot."
A history of songs dealing with transgender issues, featuring Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Morrissey and Green Day.
Don breaks down "Hotel California" and other songs he wrote as a member of the Eagles. Now we know where the "warm smell of colitas" came from.
The co-writer/guitarist on many Alice Cooper hits, Dick was also Lou Reed's axeman on the Rock n' Roll Animal album.