"Some Kind of Wonderful" was a minor hit for the Soul Brothers Six in 1967, but it was some kind of smash for Grand Funk when they covered it in 1975.
Drake's "One Dance" was the first ever song to rack up one billion streams on Spotify.
Dexys Midnight Runners' "Come on Eileen" is based on a real girl called Eileen that the band's Kevin Rowland had a relationship with in his early teenage years.
Pink Floyd's "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" is about their founding member Syd Barrett, who became an acid casualty. Notice the S-Y-D in the title.
"Zoot Suit Riot" isn't just a Cherry Poppin' Daddies song - the Zoot Suit Riots were real riots in Los Angeles that took place in 1943 and inspired the song's lyrics.
"Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" is based on billboards John Lennon and Yoko Ono posted two years earlier declaring "War Is Over! If You Want It."
"Rhythm Of My Heart" by Rod Stewart is about a soldier at war - his heart is beating like a drum because he's in battle.
The Cult frontman tells who the "Fire Woman" is, and talks about performing with the new version of The Doors.
JJ talks about The Stranglers' signature sound - keyboard and bass - which isn't your typical strain of punk rock.
Rockers, rappers and pop stars have been known to quote the Bible in their songs. See if you match the artist to the biblical lyric.
How well do you know your protest songs (including the one that went to #1)?
Despite her reticent personality, Adele's life and music are filled with intrigue. See if you can spot the true tales.
When a song describes a wedding, it's rarely something to celebrate - with one big exception.