Ultimate Facts

A rare Stradivarius viola valued at US$45 million (S$56 million) could become the most expensive musical instrument ever sold in 2014.

Loud music can make a person drink more in less time.

The original lyrics of the "Happy Birthday to You" song was "Good Morning to You”.

A song that gets stuck in your head is called an "earworm".

U2 was originally known as Feedback.

Jimi Hendrix couldn't read or write music.

Music triggers activity in the same brain structure that releases the "pleasure chemical" dopamine during sex and eating.

Metallica is the first band to play on all seven continents.

Revenue from digital music downloads and subscriptions outpaced CD sales in the U.S. for the first time in 2014.