Rihanna's 'SOS' Easter Eggs Uncovered by Songwriter

Evan 'Kidd' Bogart, the songwriter of Rihanna's 2006 hit 'SOS,' recently disclosed that the song's second verse cleverly strings together titles of number-one songs from the 1980s, creating a hidden Easter egg that went unnoticed for nearly two decades. The verse includes references to iconic tracks like a-ha's 'Take on Me,' Cutting Crew's '(I Just) Died in Your Arms,' and Michael Jackson's 'The Way You Make Me Feel.' Bogart revealed this detail during an interview on the 'Behind The Wall' podcast, noting that the idea emerged spontaneously during the songwriting process. The song 'SOS,' which was Rihanna's first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100, also features a sample of Soft Cell's 'Tainted Love.' This revelation has intrigued fans, prompting them to revisit the track and appreciate its creative lyricism. Despite its success, the intricately woven lyrics remained a secret until Bogart's recent revelation.