Katy Perry says her 2008 song "Ur So Gay" is about "guys who wear the guyliner, steal your jeans, and that whole almost hipster emo scene."
Elton John's "Rocket Man" is based on a Ray Bradbury story called The Rocket Man published in 1951.
The woman "singing" in the video for Technotronic's "Pump Up The Jam" didn't speak English. She was used just for her look, and also appeared on the album cover.
"Do The Bartman," released at the peak of Simpsons-mania, has uncredited backup vocals by Michael Jackson, who later appeared on the show.
"Closing Time" by Semisonic was written by the lead singer when his wife was pregnant. Some of the lyrics are about being born.
After cutting his teeth on hardcore punk videos, Paul defined the grunge look with his work on "Hunger Strike" and "Man in the Box."
Danny played guitar on Sweet Baby James, Tapestry, and Running On Empty. He also co-wrote many hit songs, including "Dirty Laundry," "Sunset Grill" and "Tender Is The Night."
"Mr. Jones" took on new meaning when the song about a misguided view of fame made Adam famous.
Bowie's "activist" days of 1964 led to Ziggy Stardust.
Joe talks about the challenges of of making a Duke Ellington tribute album, and tells the stories behind some of his hits.
The country sweetheart opines about the demands of touring and talks about writing songs with her famous father.
