Katmandu, the capital of Nepal, was the archetype for faraway mysticism when Bob Seger wrote a song about it in 1975.
Props to Aretha Franklin: her song "Respect" introduced the term "propers" as a sign of proper respect.
Train's guitarist had to Google an instructional video to learn how to play the ukulele for "Hey Soul Sister."
Joni Mitchell's "Big Yellow Taxi" is about the commercialization of Hawaii. On her first trip to the islands, she looked out of her hotel window and saw a parking lot as far as the eye could see.
Sia Furler wrote “Titanium” and originally wanted to give the tune to Katy Perry. She turned it down so David Guetta recorded it instead using Sia's original demo guide vocal.
"Centerfield" was the first song enshrined in the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame.
How well do you know your protest songs (including the one that went to #1)?
When you free your mind, your ass may follow, but you have to make sure someone else doesn't program it while it's wide open.
Famous songs that lent their titles - and in some cases storylines - to movies.
Chad tells tales from his time as drummer for Nirvana, and talks about his group Before Cars.
An interview with Ray and Derek Shulman of the progressive rock band Gentle Giant to discuss counterpoint, polyrhythms, and... Bon Jovi.
Martyn talks about producing Tina Turner, some Heaven 17 hits, and his work with the British Electric Foundation.