"Sloop John B" is a traditional West Indian folk song, and it was a huge hit for The Beach Boys in 1966. They tweaked the lyric, "This is the worst trip since I've been born" to "...I've ever been on" as a wink to acid culture.
"A Hard Day's Night" was the title song to The Beatles' first movie, which was surprisingly good: it was nominated for two Oscars.
Johnny Cash promised to stay true to his first wife in "I Walk The Line," but when the song became a hit he found himself on the road, having an affair with June Carter, who became his second wife.
"Doo Wop (That Thing)" by Lauryn Hill was the only US #1 hit of the '90s entirely written, produced and performed by a female singer.
Mary J. Blige introduced three new words with her hit "Family Affair": hateration, holleration and dancerie.
Iggy Pop wrote "Lust For Life" with David Bowie, who came up with the music on a ukulele.
The "Lowdown" and "Lido Shuffle" singer makes a habit of playing with the best in the business.
Did Marvin try out with the Detroit Lions? Did he fake crazy to get out of military service? And what about the cross-dressing?
Richie talks about the impact of "Amazed," and how his 4-year-old son inspired another Lonestar hit.
"London Bridge," "Ring Around the Rosie" and "It's Raining, It's Pouring" are just a few examples of shockingly morbid children's songs.
Kiss is the subject of many outlandish rumors - some of which happen to be true. See if you can spot the fakes.
Before "Rap" was a form of music, it was something guys did to pick up girls in nightclubs. Donnie talks about "The Rapper" and reveals the identity of Leah.