Song Facts: The stories behind the hits

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Join Kathy Sledge as she tells us the story of Sister Sledge's 'We Are Family'.

The Story of ‘We Are Family’ by Sister Sledge – as told by Kathy Sledge

The various singers of 'Please Come Home for Christmas' over the years.

‘Please Come Home for Christmas’: the festive classic sung by Bon Jovi, Eagles, Luther Vandross and Cher

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

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

George Michael

Father Figure by George Michael: Lyrics, meaning, Taylor Swift reinterpretation and more

George Michael lost the love of his life in 1993, a pivotal loss that impacted his music.

The heartbreaking ballad George Michael wrote for the one true love he lost

George Michael

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Shaboozey and Jell Roll have teamed up for a new song.

Shaboozey and Jelly Roll’s Amen: Lyrics, meaning, listen here and more

Country

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Gabrielle chatting with Smooth in 2025, in the music video for Dreams in 1993 and on the single cover

Dreams by Gabrielle: Lyrics, meaning, Fast Car origins and more – as told by Gabrielle

Music

Chappell Roan's new country track is delighting fans.

Chappell Roan’s The Giver: Lyrics, meaning, country style and more explained

Country

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

Richard Marx and the album cover for Right Here Waiting

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

Presents under a Christmas tree and Eartha Kitt

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

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

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At the 2017 Grammy Awards ceremony, Bruno Mars paid a blistering tribute to the late trailblazing icon Prince.

When Bruno Mars paid an epic tribute to the late icon Prince

Prince

In a recently unearthed interview from 1992, Eric Clapton revealed that writing 'Tears In Heaven' helped him grieve an inconceivable loss.

Eric Clapton reveals how ‘Tears In Heaven’ helped him grieve the tragic loss of his son Conor

Eric Clapton

Look back at 2025 with Smooth's biggest stories.

2025 year in review: Smooth's biggest stories of the year

Rod Stewart, Pope Leo and Taylor Swift and the words 2025 Quiz

QUIZ: How well do you remember 2025?

Quizzes

Watch Shania serenading her family below

Watch a young Shania Twain serenade her family at Christmas in rare home video

Shania Twain

Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan, Bananarama and Rick Astley

Stock Aitken Waterman’s 15 greatest songs, ranked

Song Lists

It's A Wonderful Life poster, Love Actually poster and shot from a Muppets Christmas Carol

Where to watch the nation's favourite Christmas films this year

TV & Film

Cher and her boyfriend Alexander 'AE' Edwards may be ready to marry in 2026.

Inside Cher, 79, and Alexander 'AE' Edwards, 39, relationship as engagement rumours swirl

Cher

Michael brought Christmas joy to millions, but didn't celebrate it himself.

The reason why Michael Jackson never celebrated Christmas

Michael Jackson

The Police played three high-profile shows in 1986, but old habits ensured the reunion was short-lived.

Inside The Police’s foul-tempered breakup and their tense final concert

Sting