"I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" by Elton John was written for the sister of actress Rene Russo. Bernie Taupin, who wrote the lyrics, was married to Rene's sister, Toni.
R.E.M. got the title "Shiny Happy People" from a Chinese propaganda poster.
"She Loves You" by The Beatles was the song that convinced Ozzy Osbourne to make music his life. The Beatles were a big influence on him because they were also poor kids from a small town in England.
Madonna didn't write "Papa Don't Preach," which deals with abortion. What drew her to the song was the singer standing up to male authority.
Michael Jackson's "Human Nature" was written by the keyboard player from Toto, who was working on the Thriller album.
Elton John's "Crocodile Rock" borrows a bit from Don McLean's "American Pie." Both songs feature a Chevy, and are about young people who are heartbroken when their music "dies."
Genesis' key-man re-examines his solo career and the early days of music video.
Did Eric Clapton really steal George's wife? What's the George Harrison-Monty Python connection? Set the record straight with our Fact or Fiction quiz.
Bob was the bass player and lyricist for the first two Ozzy Osbourne albums. Here's how he wrote songs like "Crazy Train" and "Mr. Crowley" with Ozzy and Randy Rhoads.
Have you got the smarts to know which of these graduation song stories are real?
Many actors have attempted music, but only a few have managed a hit. Do you know which of these thespians charted?
Soul music legend Bill Withers on how life experience and the company you keep leads to classic songs like "Lean On Me."
