"Constant Craving" by k.d. lang deals with principles of Buddhism, including the cycles of birth and death.
"Open Arms" was a pioneering power ballad. Stadium rock bands like Journey shied away from slow songs, but when they reluctantly agreed to record the song, it became their biggest chart hit.
Judas Priest's "Evening Star" is a Christmas carol that describes the journey of the Magi from a first person perspective.
Jo Dee Messina's 1996 country classic "Heads Carolina, Tails California" was inspired by a book released the previous year called Border Music by Robert James Waller, where the main character flips a coin to decide his next destination.
When singing "Cradle Of Love," Billy Idol typically changes a line to, "This song is so cheesy."
Prince kept doves at his Paisley Park mansion. And yes, sometimes they did cry.
Roger reveals the songwriting formula Clive Davis told him, and if "Eight Miles High" is really about drugs.
Meshell Ndegeocello talks about recording "Wild Night" with John Mellencamp, and explains why she shied away from the spotlight.
"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.
Kelly Keagy of Night Ranger tells the "Sister Christian" story and explains why he started sweating when he saw it in Boogie Nights.
Fiona's highly-anticipated third album almost didn't make it. Here's how it finally came together after two years and a leak.
Do their first three albums have French titles? Is "De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da" really meaningless? See if you can tell in this Fact or Fiction.