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Michael Jackson's 'Billie Jean'

The Story of... 'Billie Jean' by Michael Jackson

Frankie Valli sang the theme to 1978 musical film Grease, but who wrote it?

The Story Of... 'Grease' by Frankie Valli

Take That

The Story of... 'Back for Good' by Take That

'Murder On The Dancefloor' has been a huge hit twice for Sophie Ellis-Bextor.

The Story of... 'Murder On The Dancefloor' by Sophie Ellis-Bextor

'Never Gonna Give You Up' has taken on a new life of its own in recent years.

The Story of... 'Never Gonna Give You Up' by Rick Astley

'9 to 5' is one of Dolly Parton's signature songs.

The Story of... '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton

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

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

Wizzard's Roy Wood

The Story of... 'I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday' by Wizzard

Chris Rea - Driving Home for Christmas

The Story Of... 'Driving Home for Christmas' by Chris Rea

'Sleigh Ride' by The Ronettes is one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time.

The Story of… 'Sleigh Ride' by The Ronettes

Bobby Helms recorded one of the biggest Christmas hits

The Story of... 'Jingle Bell Rock' by Bobby Helms

Kate Bush's 'December Will Be Magic Again' is a true fairytale of a Christmas song.

The Story of… 'December Will Be Magic Again' by Kate Bush

Fairytale of New York

The Story of... 'Fairytale of New York' by The Pogues and Kirsty MacColl

'You're My Best Friend' is one of Queen's most beloved hits.

The Story of... 'You're My Best Friend' by Queen

1993 ballad 'All For Love' featured Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart, and Sting.

The Story of... 'All For Love' by Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart & Sting

The Human League's 1981 single 'Don't You Want Me' was an era-defining hit.

The Story of... 'Don't You Want Me' by The Human League