The TV show One Tree Hill got it's name from a song of the same name on U2's Joshua Tree album.
"Midnight Train To Georgia" was originally "Midnight Plane To Houston," but was changed to sound more R&B.
The voice is that says "here we go" in the AJR song "Bang!" belongs to Charlie Pellett, the announcer on the New York City subway ("stand clear of the closing doors, please").
"Instant Karma" is one of John Lennon's most hopeful songs, written and recorded in one day at a time when he felt people were pulling together in a positive direction.
Often heard as a patriotic song, "Down Under" is really about the selling of Australia and makes a strong political statement.
Pink Floyd's "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" is about their founding member Syd Barrett, who became an acid casualty. Notice the S-Y-D in the title.
"Great songwriters don't necessarily have hit songs," says Chris. He's written a bunch, but his fans are more interested in the intricate jams.
Doubt led to drive for Francis, who still isn't sure why one of Status Quo's biggest hits is so beloved.
Can you name Def Leppard's only #1 hit in America? Get rocked with this adrenalized quiz.
Roger reveals the songwriting formula Clive Davis told him, and if "Eight Miles High" is really about drugs.
The men of Sparks on their album Hippopotamus, and how Morrissey handled it when they suggested he lighten up.
The first of Billy's five #1 hits was the song that propelled Madonna to stardom. You'd think that would get you a backstage pass, wouldn't you?