Lady Gaga is a big fan of horror movies; listen for the names of these three Alfred Hitchcock films in the lyrics to "Bad Romance": Psycho, Vertigo, Rear Window.
The James Blunt song "You're Beautiful" is not romantic: it's a about a creepy subway encounter with an ex.
Sia Furler wrote "Titanium" and wanted to give the tune to Katy Perry. She turned it down, so David Guetta recorded it instead using Sia's original demo guide vocal. It became a big hit, especially in the UK, where it went to #1.
Neil Young's song "Old Man" was inspired by the caretaker of the ranch he bought in 1970. Neil was the young man at the time, just 25.
In the song "God," Tori Amos makes the point that if there's God, there must also be a Goddess because there are no male-only species.
Neil Young wrote the CSN&Y song "Ohio" about the Kent State Shootings, when the National Guard opened fire on students at Kent State University in Ohio, killing four.
Chad tells tales from his time as drummer for Nirvana, and talks about his group Before Cars.
Here's what happens when an opening act is really out of place with the headliner, like when Beastie Boys opened for Madonna.
Rise Against frontman Tim McIlrath explains the meanings behind some of their biggest songs and names the sci-fi books that have influenced him.
The outlaw country icon talks about the spiritual element of his songwriting and his Bob Dylan mention.
Justin wrote the classic "Nights In White Satin," but his fondest musical memories are from a different decade.
The renown Texas songwriter has been at it for 40 years, with tales to tell about The Flatlanders and The Clash - that's Joe's Tex-Mex on "Should I Stay or Should I Go?"