Why Earth, Wind and Fire Chose ‘The 21st Night of September’
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Song History
Why Temptations Nearly Didn't Record 'Papa Was a Rollin' Stone'
Group initially rejected the classic song.
Why the Temptations Gave the No. 1 Hit 'War' to Edwin Starr
Starr's version became a powerful protest anthem, reaching No. 1 in Aug. 1970.
40 Years Ago: The Stones Quickly Whip Up An 'Emotional Rescue'
When the band tweaked the disco formula from their 1978 hit "Miss You," some fans assumed they'd fully embraced that genre. Not quite.
30 Years Ago: Motley Crue Keep Rolling With 'Don't Go Away Mad'
Band's fourth 'Dr. Feelgood' single came out nine months after album's release.
How Alan Parsons Project Became the Soundtrack to Jordan’s Bulls
A stroke of luck made the rocker's instrumental track "Sirius" one of the most recognizable intro songs in sports history.
How a Crude Remark Inspired Van Halen’s 'Everybody Wants Some!!'
It all started with an off-color joke by David Lee Roth.
The Tom Petty Song That 'Really Pissed Off' Eddie Murphy
Lyrics to "Jammin' Me" -- penned by Petty and Bob Dylan -- managed to both skewer the media and earn the wrath of the movie star.
When Van Halen Dove Into Pop with 'Can't Stop Lovin' You'
As turbulence within the group hit dangerous heights, their producer told them they needed a hit.
50 Years Ago: Beatles Release One of Many Versions of 'Let It Be'
The band didn't seem capable of letting one of its final singles be.