Blair Peach, the white New Zealand born schoolteacher and violent "anti-Nazi" demonstrator whose death inspired the Hazel O'Connor song "Black Man."
Chrissie Hynde got the phrase "Brass In Pocket" from a Northern England slang term meaning you had some money, "brass" meaning coins.
The Squeeze song "Tempted" is one of their few with lead vocals by Paul Carrack, who sang the Ace song "How Long" and was in Mike + The Mechanics.
Irving Berlin said "God Bless America" was "not a patriotic song, but rather an expression of gratitude."
At the end of "Radar Love," the driver dies in a crash but maintains a psychic bond with the woman he was racing to see. The song's lyricist was inspired by stories of extrasensory perception (ESP).
Duran Duran's "Wild Boys" is based on the book of the same name by William Burroughs.
Lyrically, Elvis Costello's "Watching The Detectives" was inspired by American detective shows; musically, it was inspired by The Clash.
The "Lowdown" and "Lido Shuffle" singer makes a habit of playing with the best in the business.
Did Al play on a Beach Boys record? Did he have beef with George Lucas and Coolio? See if you can spot weird but true stories.
Richie talks about the impact of "Amazed," and how his 4-year-old son inspired another Lonestar hit.
How well do you know your protest songs (including the one that went to #1)?
An interview with Dr. John Covach, music professor at the University of Rochester whose free online courses have become wildly popular.
Surprise exits, a catfight and some very memorable performances make our list of the most memorable Idol moments.