In the UK, the first #1 hit with a rap was "Candy Girl" by the American boy band New Edition in 1983.
The UK band The Lightning Seeds of "Pure" fame got their name from a misheard line in Prince's "Raspberry Beret," mistaking "thunder drowns out what the lightning sees" for "thunder drowns out the lightning seeds."
John Mellencamp considers "Pink Houses" an "anti-American song," laying bare the struggles of the poor and working class.
Fleetwood Mac's "Gypsy" is about Stevie Nicks' best friend, who died of leukemia.
Bob Marley's backup singers, The I Threes, claim they are the "Three Little Birds" in his famous song.
A top New York studio musician, Ralph played guitar on many '60s hits, including "Lightnin' Strikes," "A Lover's Concerto" and "I Am A Rock."
Petula talks about her hits "Downtown" and "Don't Sleep In The Subway," and explains her Michael Jackson connection.
The Winger frontman reveals the Led Zeppelin song he cribbed for "Seventeen," and explains how his passion for orchestra music informs his songwriting.
A Soul Train dancer takes us through a day on the show, and explains what you had to do to get camera time.
Nirvana, Billy Joel and Bruce Springsteen are among those who wrote songs with cities that show up in this quiz.
