Song Facts: The stories behind the hits

Roberta Flack became a global sensation when she released 'Killing Me Softly With His Song'.

The Story of... 'Killing Me Softly With His Song' by Roberta Flack

Night Fever vinyl covers and the Bee Gees in the music video for Night Fever

Night Fever by the Bee Gees: Lyrics, meaning, film story and more facts

Bee Gees

John Waite performing on stage and the album cover for Missing You

Missing You by John Waite: Lyrics, meaning, Netflix show details and more

George Michael

Father Figure by George Michael: Lyrics, meaning, Babygirl scene and more

Richard Marx and the album cover for Right Here Waiting

‘Right Here Waiting’ by Richard Marx: Story, lyrics meaning, movie facts and more

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Presents under a Christmas tree and Eartha Kitt

Santa Baby by Eartha Kitt: Lyrics, meaning, covers and more

The Story of... 'Last Christmas' by Wham!

The Story of... 'Last Christmas' by Wham! - as told by Andrew Ridgeley

A snowman in some snow

Frosty the Snowman: Story, lyrics, covers and more explained

A Christmas tree and Kelly Clarkson singing.

Underneath the Tree by Kelly Clarkson: Lyrics, story, song facts and more

Kelly Clarkson

Heal the Pain

The Story of... 'Heal the Pain' by George Michael

Prince Purple Rain

The Story of... 'Purple Rain' by Prince

Madonna - Like a Prayer

The Story of... 'Like a Prayer' by Madonna

Madonna

Neil Diamond On Stage in 1984

The Story of... 'Sweet Caroline' by Neil Diamond

Seal's Kiss from a Rose

The Story of... 'Kiss From a Rose' by Seal

Come on Eileen - Dexys Midnight Runners

Come on Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners: Song meaning, lyrics, covers and more facts revealed

Journey's 'Don't Stop Believin''

Don't Stop Believin' by Journey: Song meaning, lyrics, covers and more facts revealed

"I see your true colours, shining through."

The Story of... 'True Colours' by Cyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Want To Have Fun

The Story of... 'Girls Just Want To Have Fun' by Cyndi Lauper

Celine Dion sang the theme for Titanic

The Story of... 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic

Luther Vandross's Dance with My Father

The Story of... 'Dance with My Father' by Luther Vandross

West End Girls

The Story of... 'West End Girls' by Pet Shop Boys

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Michael Bolton

Michael Bolton's 10 greatest songs ever, ranked

Song Lists

Patrick Schwarzenegger with Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Who is Patrick Schwarzenegger? The White Lotus actor’s age, girlfriend, famous parents and more

Fact Profiles

Denzel Washington smiling and posing with his Oscar in 2002.

Denzel Washington facts: Fences star’s age, movies, wife, children and more

Fact Profiles

Inside Patrick Swayze and wife Lisa Niemi’s touching 35-year relationship

Inside Patrick Swayze and wife Lisa Niemi’s touching 35-year relationship

Fact Profiles

Roberta Flack in 1975

Roberta Flack facts: Soul singer's age, career, death and more revealed

Music

Meg Ryan smiling at events in the 2020s

Meg Ryan facts: When Harry Met Sally actress’ age, movies, husband and more

Fact Profiles

When Harry Met Sally came out 40 years ago.

When Harry Met Sally cast: Where are they now?

TV & Film

The inside story of George Michael and Princess Diana’s gorgeous friendship

The inside story of George Michael and Princess Diana’s gorgeous friendship

George Michael

Smokey Robinson's 10 greatest songs, ranked

Smokey Robinson's 10 greatest songs, ranked

Song Lists

The Bee Gees photographed smiling with their wives.

Who were the Bee Gees' wives? Barry, Maurice and Robin’s relationships explained

Bee Gees