Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images Tommy Tutone is best known for its 1981 hit, “867-5309/Jenny”. The band—there is no person named Tommy Tuto... read more
How they came up with their signature sound, and the stories behind hits like "Hold On Loosely" and "Caught Up In You"
Lyrics don't always follow the rules of grammar. Can you spot the ones that don't?
How our favorite songs taught us about Champagne Problems, Dirty Work, Freak Flags, Soft Options and other useful phrases
Chris Hill, who co-wrote nine songs on Raye's new album, tells us how they came together.
Quincy Jones wanted to change the title of "Billie Jean" to "Not My Lover" so it wouldn't be confused with the tennis star Billie Jean King. Michael Jackson refused.
More facts about Billie JeanRun-D.M.C. broke down barriers and brought rap into the mainstream with songs like "It's Like That" and "My Adidas." Their Aerosmith collaboration "Walk This Way" showed how rap and rock could blend together and find a common audience.
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His keyboard work helped define the Muscle Shoals sound and make him an integral part of many Neil Young recordings. Spooner is also an accomplished songwriter, whose hits include "I'm Your Puppet" and "Cry Like A Baby."
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This song starts in Boston with a tea party and takes us to the other end of the American Revolution.
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Do you know who wrote Patti Smith's biggest hit? How about the Grease theme song? See if you can match the song to the writer.
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Scaramouch, a hoople and a superhero soundtrack - see if you can spot the real Queen stories.
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What a travesty that the best verse wasn't played on the radio when it was a hit. My wife knew a dreamy, occasionally druggy, biker in the late 70s named Jackie. He died when he drove his cycle through a barrier and into a ravine. No one was ever sure whether it was intentional or not, but she believed it was....