"Nuclear Device (The Wizard of Aus)" was written about the then Premier of Queensland, Joh Bjelke-Petersen. His political shenanigans were observed by the band during their first tour of Australia.
Irving Berlin said "God Bless America" was "not a patriotic song, but rather an expression of gratitude."
"One Week" by Barenaked Ladies was a #1 hit in America - for exactly one week in 1998.
Michael Jackson's "Human Nature" was written by the keyboard player from Toto, who was working on the Thriller album.
"At This Moment" was first released by Billy Vera & the Beaters in 1981, and hit #79. After it was used in two episodes of Family Ties in 1985-1986, it went to #1.
The "Doctor of philosophy" in the Indigo Girls' song "Closer To Fine" is based on a teacher Emily Saliers had who had a poster of Rasputin on his door.
These overtly religious songs crossed over to the pop charts, despite resistance from fans, and in many cases, churches.
Since emerging from MySpace with her hit "Bubbly," Colbie has become a top songwriter, even crafting a hit with Taylor Swift.
Despite her reticent personality, Adele's life and music are filled with intrigue. See if you can spot the true tales.
Lots of life lessons in these Eagles lyrics - can you match them to the correct song?
From "Some Day My Prince Will Come" to "Let It Go" - how Disney princess songs (and the women who sing them) have evolved.
Lita talks about how they wrote songs in The Runaways, and how she feels about her biggest hit being written by somebody else.
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