The Ludlow Massacre Monument commemorates the shameful events of April 20, 1914. The monument, which lists 18 names, including 13 children - including 3-month and 4-month old babies - was erected in 1918 by the mineworkers' union. Vandalized in 2003, the repaired monument was unveiled at the United Mine Workers of America annual Ludlow ceremony on June 5, 2005.
The chorus in "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire is "Bada-Ya, dancing in September." Group leader Maurice White left it "Bada-Ya" instead of a real word because he never let a lyric get in the way of a groove.
Post Malone came up with "White Iverson" after getting braids in his hair and thinking they looked like basketball legend Allen Iverson's signature cornrows.
AC/DC's "For Those About To Rock (We Salute You)" is titled after a phrase Roman gladiators said heading into battle: "We who are about to die salute you."
"Total Eclipse Of The Heart" by Bonnie Tyler is a tribute to the vampire movie Nosferatu, depicting an immortal "love in the dark."
U2's "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me" from Batman Forever was nominated for both a Golden Globe for Best Original Song and a Razzie for Worst Original Song.
The original, 1930s version of "Puttin' On the Ritz" has lyrics about Lenox Avenue in Harlem, not Park Avenue.
When a song describes a wedding, it's rarely something to celebrate - with one big exception.
The country sweetheart opines about the demands of touring and talks about writing songs with her famous father.
Scaramouch, a hoople and a superhero soundtrack - see if you can spot the real Queen stories.
A top country songwriter, Barry talks about writing hits for Little Big Town, Tim McGraw and Jason Aldean.
The drummer and one of the primary songwriters in Grand Funk talks rock stardom and Todd Rundgren.
Songs where something goes horribly wrong (literally or metaphorically), and help is needed right away.