The Cure's "Lullaby" is based on a recurring nightmare frontman Robert Smith had as a child where he was eaten by a giant spider.
"All Star" was written as a confidence builder for fans who were bullied for liking Smash Mouth.
The "Electric Avenue" in the Eddy Grant song is a real street. It got its name because it was the first street in London with electric lights.
"Stand By Me" hit #4 in the US when it was released in 1961, then went to #9 in 1986 when it was used in the movie of the same name.
Beyonce Knowles and Michelle Williams wrote the Destiny's Child song "Girl" for Kelly Rowland as an encouragement for her to end her relationship with a verbally and physically abusive boyfriend.
The Beastie Boys' "No Sleep Till Brooklyn" is a parody of heavy metal music. Kerry King of Slayer played guitar on the track - purposefully out of tune in parts.
When a waitress wouldn't take him home, Jack wrote what would become one of the Eagles most enduring hits.
The Winger frontman reveals the Led Zeppelin song he cribbed for "Seventeen," and explains how his passion for orchestra music informs his songwriting.
Soul music legend Bill Withers on how life experience and the company you keep leads to classic songs like "Lean On Me."
Known in America for the hit "If You Leave," OMD is a huge influence on modern electronic music.
Queen, Phish and The Stones are among our picks for the best band logos. Here are their histories and a design analysis from an expert.
