Weird Al Yankovic proposed a parody of "Black Or White" called "Snack All Night," but Michael Jackson asked him not to.
Blur's "There Are Too Many of Us" was inspired in part by a siege in an Australian chocolate café that Damon Albarn witnessed, which resulted in the death of the gunman and two hostages.
A live stripped down version of "Flying Without Wings" was the first ever #1 on the Official UK Download Chart. It was recorded in May 1994 at The Globe, Stockholm.
Van Morrison's "Brown Eyed Girl" was originally called "Brown Skinned Girl," and was about an interracial relationship.
Otis Day And The Knights, the fictional band created to perform "Shout" in the movie Animal House, became a real band, performing the song at colleges and other venues.
Brian Wilson played Barenaked Ladies "Brian Wilson" at some of his concerts. He was "honored" by the song.
Richie talks about the impact of "Amazed," and how his 4-year-old son inspired another Lonestar hit.
Jim talks about the impact of "The Middle" and uses a tree metaphor to describe his songwriting philosophy.
Soul music legend Bill Withers on how life experience and the company you keep leads to classic songs like "Lean On Me."
The rock revolutionist on songwriting, quitting smoking, and what she thinks of Rush Limbaugh using her song.
From "Some Day My Prince Will Come" to "Let It Go" - how Disney princess songs (and the women who sing them) have evolved.
The longtime BS&T frontman tells the "Spinning Wheel" story, including the line he got from Joni Mitchell.
