The TV show One Tree Hill got it's name from a song of the same name on U2's Joshua Tree album.
The Ricky Martin song "She Bangs" found new life when William Hung performed it so horribly on a 2004 episode of American Idol that it went viral.
Eminem sampled a song by Labi Siffre on "My Name Is." Siffre, a gay activist, made Em take out some gay humor in the lyric before allowing it.
Often heard as a patriotic song celebrating their homeland of Australia, "Down Under" by Men At Work is really about the selling of that country, and it makes a strong political statement.
Taio Cruz throws his hands up "sometimes" in "Dynamite" because the song was originally written about surrender.
Neil Young was married when he wrote "Cinnamon Girl," which clearly was not about his wife. He had a hard time explaining it to her.
Lori's songs have been recorded by Faith Hill and Sara Evans. She's performed on the CMAs and on Oprah. She also has five kids.
How a goofy detective movie, a disenchanted director and an unlikely songwriter led to one of the biggest hits in pop history.
Richie talks about the impact of "Amazed," and how his 4-year-old son inspired another Lonestar hit.
Michael tells the story of "Send Me On My Way," and explains why some of the words in the song don't have a literal meaning.
"Mr. Jones" took on new meaning when the song about a misguided view of fame made Adam famous.
Soul music legend Bill Withers on how life experience and the company you keep leads to classic songs like "Lean On Me."