"November Rain" by Guns N' Roses has a literary influence: The lyric is based on a story called Without You by Del James.
"Zombie" by The Cranberries is about an IRA bombing in England that killed two children.
John Lennon got the title of the Beatles song "Happiness Is A Warm Gun" from an article in a magazine published by the National Rifle Association.
Florida Georgia Line's "Cruise" was the first-ever country single to earn diamond certification (10 million units sold) from the RIAA.
Bruce Sprinsteen said "Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)" was "the best love song I ever wrote."
The name "Schoolhouse Rock," which was a series of educational cartoons, was a play on "Jailhouse Rock," the title of an Elvis Presley song.
Here is the church, here is the steeple - see if you can identify these lyrics that reference church.
One of rock's top photographers talks about artistry in photography, raising funds for a documentary, and enjoying a County Fair with Tom Waits.
Songs where something goes horribly wrong (literally or metaphorically), and help is needed right away.
Do you know who wrote Patti Smith's biggest hit? How about the Grease theme song? See if you can match the song to the writer.
Famous songs that lent their titles - and in some cases storylines - to movies.