Billy Joel is surprised that "Piano Man" is so successful. He called it "an old, long song about a guy at a depressing piano bar."
Avril Lavigne has a perfume named after her song "Black Star." It smells much better than her Sk8er Boi scent, which reeks of Axe body spray and road grime.
Neil Young later apologized for "Southern Man," calling it "accusatory and condescending" in its portrayal of the American South.
"Everybody Wants To Rule The World" was a line from a 1980 Clash song called "Charlie Don't Surf." Tears For Fears used it as the title of their 1985 hit.
Alicia Keys wrote "If I Ain't Got You" just after she'd heard the news that Aaliyah had passed away. in a plane crash.
You wouldn't know it from the upbeat melody, but "Walkin' On The Sun" by Smash Mouth is about the 1992 Los Angeles Riots.
The Third Day frontman talks about some of the classic songs he wrote with the band, and what changed for his solo country album.
The outlaw country icon talks about the spiritual element of his songwriting and his Bob Dylan mention.
Newman makes it look easy these days, but in this 1974 interview, he reveals the paranoia and pressures that made him yearn for his old 9-5 job.
Just like Darrin was replaced on Bewitched, groups have swapped out original members, hoping we wouldn't notice.
If you can recall the days when MTV played videos, you know that there are lots of stories to tell. See if you can spot the real ones.
Richard explains how Joe Walsh kickstarted his career, and why he chose Hazard, Nebraska for a hit.
