
"Take On Me" was just a minor hit in Norway until a new version was released with the iconic video, making it a global smash.

James Taylor wrote "Sweet Baby James" during a road trip to Virginia in honor of his brother’s new baby, also named James, whom he was about to meet for the first time.

"I Won't Back Down" is a very personal song for Tom Petty. "I thought it wasn't that good because it was so naked," he said.

The chorus of "Voulez-vous coucher avec moi ce soir" in "Lady Marmalade" is French for "Do you want to sleep with me tonight?" When Labelle performed it on television, they had to change it to "Voulez-vous danser avec moi ce soir" (Do you want to dance with me tonight?).

Iggy Pop wrote "Lust For Life" with David Bowie, who came up with the music on a ukulele.
A popular contemporary folk singer, Williams still remembers the sticky note that changed her life in college.
The Brazilian rocker sees pictures in his riffs. When he came up with one of his gnarliest songs, there was a riot going on.
Did this Eagle come up with the term "Parrothead"? And what is it like playing "Hotel California" for the gazillionth time?
With the band in danger of being dropped from their label, Alice Cooper drummer Neal Smith co-wrote the song that started their trek from horror show curiosity to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
'80s music ambassadors Wang Chung pick their top tracks of the decade, explaining what makes each one so special.
The head of Drake's estate shares his insights on the late folk singer's life and music.