When The Kinks released "Lola," most people didn't realize Lola was a man. "I was dancing with this beautiful blonde, then we went out into the daylight and I saw her stubble," Ray Davies said of the inspiration.
Taylor Swift used a line from "Blank Space" on party favors at her wedding to Travis Kelce: "So it's gonna be forever..." It's Kelce's favorite Taylor Swift song.
According to Jason Bonham, who has filled in for his father on Led Zeppelin reunions, "Rock And Roll" is the hardest Led Zep song to play on drums.
"Aberdeen" by Cage The Elephant is named after the birthplace of Kurt Cobain. It's in Grays Harbor County, Washington.
"Can't Help Falling In Love" wasn't a #1 hit for Elvis in America, but it's his most popular song in the streaming era, thanks to use in short-form videos and placements in movies and TV shows. One famous use is in the movie Crazy Rich Asians, where it plays in a wedding scene.
"One Way Or Another" is based on a stalker who creeped out Blondie lead singer Debbie Harry.
Chris and his wife Tina were the rhythm section for Talking Heads when they formed The Tom Tom Club. "Genius of Love" was their blockbuster, but David Byrne only mentioned it once.
John tells the "St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)" story and explains why he disappeared for so long.
Genesis' key-man re-examines his solo career and the early days of music video.
Pete produced Dwight Yoakam, Michelle Shocked, Meat Puppets, and a very memorable track for Roy Orbison.
The Cult frontman tells who the "Fire Woman" is, and talks about performing with the new version of The Doors.
A song he wrote and recorded from "sheer spiritual inspiration," Allen's didn't think "Southern Nights" had hit potential until Glen Campbell took it to #1 two years later.