How a Church Choir Influenced Def Leppard's 'Rock of Ages'How a Church Choir Influenced Def Leppard's 'Rock of Ages'Thomas Dolby also lent his talents to the Top 20 'Pyromania' single.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
45 Years Ago: The Cars Rev Into High Gear on 'Just What I Needed'45 Years Ago: The Cars Rev Into High Gear on 'Just What I Needed'Debut single became one of the band's defining hits. Gary GraffGary Graff
How Led Zeppelin Held on to 'Over the Hills and Far Away'How Led Zeppelin Held on to 'Over the Hills and Far Away'It took three years from the time of its writing for the song to finally be released.Allison RappAllison Rapp
How Bruce Springsteen's 'Prove It All Night' Was Reborn OnstageHow Bruce Springsteen's 'Prove It All Night' Was Reborn OnstageOnce a four-minute single, the song tripled to epic lengths in concert.Gary GraffGary Graff
30 Years Ago: 'Sober' Brings Tool to the Masses30 Years Ago: 'Sober' Brings Tool to the MassesMemorable video featuring stop-motion animation helped their single to No. 3 on mainstream rock charts. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
How ZZ Top Souped Up Their Sound With 'Got Me Under Pressure'How ZZ Top Souped Up Their Sound With 'Got Me Under Pressure'Bold experimentation led the band to new commercial heights. Jeff GilesJeff Giles
How Police's 'Every Breath You Take' Turned From Romantic to DarkHow Police's 'Every Breath You Take' Turned From Romantic to DarkEven today, many listeners remain oblivious to its subject matter.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
How Paul Simon Unexpectedly Recorded 'Kodachrome' How Paul Simon Unexpectedly Recorded 'Kodachrome' He headed to Muscle Shoals in Alabama to record one song but instead found a new sound. Allison RappAllison Rapp
How a Real Dixie Band Inspired Dire Straits' 'Sultans of Swing'How a Real Dixie Band Inspired Dire Straits' 'Sultans of Swing'Mark Knopfler stepped into a London pub one evening and discovered the subject of a hit song. Allison RappAllison Rapp
45 Years Ago: The Rolling Stones Embrace Disco on 'Miss You'45 Years Ago: The Rolling Stones Embrace Disco on 'Miss You'Keyboardist Billy Preston had a hand in crafting the hit 1978 single. Allison RappAllison Rapp