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“An Erotic Motorcycle”: The Surprisingly Surreal Subtext Behind Celine Dion’s “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now”

It involves one man’s obsession with Peter Pan, the Emily Brontë novel ‘Wuthering Heights,’ and Meat Loaf.

Getting a song stuck in your head can be infuriating.

5 Ways to Get Rid of Earworms, According to Science

Got a song stuck in your head that you want to get out? For starters, try humming the theme to 'The A-Team.'

Johnny Cash had a violent encounter with a dangerous bird.

Angry Bird: When Waldo the Ostrich Tried to Kill Johnny Cash

An ornery bird once tried to disembowel the Man in Black.

How Did the Real YMCA React to the Disco Song About It?

Everyone liked “Y.M.C.A.”—except the actual organization.

(Not the actual insects who rained on Elton John's parade.)

Thirty Years Ago, Elton John Was Forced Offstage By a Swarm of Crickets

In 1993, Elton John had to abruptly end a concert in Melbourne 30 minutes early due to an uninvited swarm of insects.

Calling all Gen Xers and elder millennials: Your old cassettes could be worth a bundle.

10 of the Most Valuable Cassette Tapes From the ‘80s and ‘90s

Back in the 1980s and ‘90s, audio cassettes were everything. Here are some of the most valuable cassette tapes today from those eras, including Nirvana’s “Nevermind,” and more.

25 of the Most Covered Songs in Music History

If there were an award for most covered artists of all time, The Beatles would undoubtedly be a top contender.

10 Operatic Facts About Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody”

Nearly a half-century after its release, Queen’s classic “mock opera”—a favorite of Wayne and Garth’s—is still regularly cited as one of the greatest songs ever recorded.

When Tina Turner Set a Guinness World Record

On January 16, 1988, Tina Turner performed for approximately 188,000 fans at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil—and made history.

He's mad as hell and he's not going to take this anymore.

“Which Side Are You On?”: How Florence Reece Gave Strikers a Theme Song

The classic labor song "Which Side Are You On?" was born during the Harlan County Wars of the 1930s.

Phil Collins and Sting at Live Aid in 1985.

10 Iconic Moments in MTV News History

Gen Xers and Millennials uttered a collective gasp on May 9, 2023, when Paramount announced it was shutting down MTV News after more than three decades of operation.

There are two sides to every story—and every song.

Layla in Real Life: 10 Songs Written About Pattie Boyd

The former model and ex-wife of music legends George Harrison and Eric Clapton made music history in her own right.

Johnny Cash (left) in 1969 and Elvis Presley in 1958.

Watch Johnny Cash Impersonate Elvis Presley For a 1959 Rendition of ‘Heartbreak Hotel’

Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley occasionally impersonated each other in concerts—here’s the proof.

Relive MTV's First Two Hours on the Air in Real Time

MTV launched at 12:01 a.m. on August 1, 1981. Now you can relive the first two hours of the music network's existence.

Now you know how to sing the alphabet in a few other languages!

Singing the ABCs in 7 Different Languages

English isn’t the only alphabet, and not every alphabet will fit into “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.” Here are some other songs from around the world to help them learn their ABCs.

"Careless Whisper": How George Michael's "Flippantly" Written Song Became a Career-Defining Hit That Still Endures

Although “Careless Whisper” just might be George Michael's most enduring hit, the singer (who also wrote it) wasn’t a huge fan of the song.

Singer and songwriter Mae Muller, performing on behalf of the United Kingdom, in rehearsal for the Eurovision Song contest 2023.

10 Facts About Eurovision

According to the Eurovision rules, no song can be over three minutes, and no live animals are allowed on stage—but just about anything else goes.

Queen frontman Freddie Mercury's possessions will soon be up for bid.

Freddie Mercury’s Treasured Belongings Are Headed to Auction

The Queen frontman’s crown, mustache comb, and handwritten lyrics are among the items hitting the auction block.

A Brief History of “Weird Al” Yankovic’s Weird, Wonderful Career

Yankovic’s bizarre brilliance in reimagining hit songs into parodies is one of the best parts of pop culture.

Some music literally gives you goosebumps—what's up with that?

Why Does Music Give You Chills?

When your playlist strikes all the right chords, your body can go on a physiological joyride.

10 Facts About The Police's 'Synchronicity'

With their fifth and final album, 1983’s 'Synchronicity,' The Police were on the verge of something big.

You might want to give those 'Born in the U.S.A.' lyrics another look.

25 Famous Songs With Misunderstood Meanings

Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the U.S.A.' isn't the patriotic anthem you think it is, and it turns out that 'Gangnam Style' has a real message behind it.

Melody Thornton performing from 'The Bodyguard' at The National Lottery's Big Night Of Musicals in Manchester, February 2023.

‘The Bodyguard’ Musical Cut Short in Manchester Due to Rowdy Audience Sing-Along

The show must go on—unless boisterous audience members insist on being part of it.

10 Inspiring Facts About Marian Anderson

Marian Anderson, a gifted contralto, was one of the most famous singers of all time, interpreting everything from Black spirituals to Italian opera.

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