Bob Marley's backup singers, The I Threes, claim they are the "Three Little Birds" in his famous song.
"The Best" by Tina Turner was originally recorded by Bonnie Tyler; Turner's hit version added a bridge and a saxophone solo by Edgar Winter.
"This Must Be The Place" is a rare love song by the Talking Heads, with a very personal lyric from David Byrne likely inspired by the woman who became his first wife.
"Sail" by AWOLNATION had a remarkably slow climb up the Hot 100. It was the first ever song to spend over a year on the chart before entering the top 20.
The Eagles' first single, "Take It Easy," was written by Jackson Browne, who was living in the apartment below Glenn Frey when he wrote it.
"Brad Paisley's "River Bank" was inspired by his childhood growing up 500 yards from the Ohio River.
The men of Sparks on their album Hippopotamus, and how Morrissey handled it when they suggested he lighten up.
The renown rock singer talks about "The House of the Rising Sun" and "Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood."
Stone Temple Pilots bass player Robert DeLeo names the songs that have most connected with fans and tells the stories behind tracks from their Tiny Music album.
Fagen talks about how the Steely Dan songwriting strategy has changed over the years, and explains why you don't hear many covers of their songs.
Sheryl Crow's longtime songwriting partner/guitarist Jeff Trott reveals the stories behind many of the singer's hits, and what its like to be a producer for Leighton Meester and Max Gomez.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers have some rather unusual song titles - see if you can spot the real ones.