According to Frank Sinatra's daughter, he hated "My Way," but had to sing it at every show when it became his signature song.
Prince Markie Dee of The Fat Boys co-wrote the Mary J. Blige hit "Real Love."
Ed Sheeran's first single was "The A Team," a song about a drug-addicted prostitute.
Phil Oakey of The Human League recorded his vocals for "Don't You Want Me" in the studio bathroom. The recording was disrupted by guitarist Jo Callis reaching through an open window from outside to repeatedly flush one of the toilets.
John Lennon got the title of the Beatles song "Happiness Is A Warm Gun" from an article in a magazine published by the National Rifle Association.
"Only Wanna Be With You" by Hootie & the Blowfish is a tribute to Bob Dylan, but Dylan sued them over it for using lyrics from his song "Idiot Wind."
How a country weeper and a blues number made "rolling stone" the most popular phrase in rock.
Phone booths are nearly extinct, but they provided storylines for some of the most profound songs of the pre-cell phone era.
Evelyn McDonnell, editor of the book Women Who Rock, on why the Supremes are just as important as Bob Dylan.
An interview with Ray and Derek Shulman of the progressive rock band Gentle Giant to discuss counterpoint, polyrhythms, and... Bon Jovi.
Before he was the champ, Ali released an album called I Am The Greatest!, but his musical influence is best heard in the songs he inspired.
Rob Thomas on his Social Distance Sessions, co-starring with a camel, and his friendship with Carlos Santana.