5 Unexpected Songs That Became Massive Money Makers – The Stories Behind the HitsProfessor of Rock Some songs were always destined to make millions, usually through chart dominance and endless airplay. But sometimes, the biggest paydays come from the most unexpected places. Some songs have ...1 year ago5 Unexpected Songs That Became Massive Money Makers – The Stories Behind the HitsProfessor of Rock0:00 / 0:00Use this feed in your RSS readerCopy the publisher’s public feed URL, or build an OPML reading list for another reader.Copy RSS URL Open RSS feed · Find feeds & export OPMLKeep up with this sourceFollow this sourceKeep this source in your dashboard and return to its latest articles. Email alerts are managed separately in Settings.FetchFeeds groups articles by feed so you can follow sources, compare coverage, and save stories for later.Back to all articles from Professor of RockMore from this feedChoose another story from Professor of Rock.How Whitesnake’s Here I Go Again Went from Failure to 80s Rock AnthemThe Biggest Hits of 1979 – From Disco Jokes to Rock Classics and Forgotten Legends5 Epic Songs That Broke the Rules and Became Huge Hits – Even at 7+ Minutes LongHow John Mellencamp’s Jack and Diane Defied His Label and Became an 80s ClassicSteven Page on Writing Barenaked Ladies’ If I Had $1,000,000 and Meeting Brian WilsonThe Surprising Origins of Rock’s Most Sensual Songs, Including “Let’s Get It On”How a Trucker’s Angry Outburst Inspired BTO’s Classic Hit “Let It Ride”How Tom Petty Turned a Joke Into His Biggest Hit of 1989