There really is a Girl From Ipanema. Her name is Helo Pinheiro, and she would walk "Like a samba" past the bar the songwriters frequented, providing the inspiration.
"Tammy" by Debbie Reynolds was the only US #1 single by a female act between July 1956 and February 1958.
The Bangles song "Eternal Flame" was inspired by a display at Graceland that honored Elvis Presley.
The You Me at Six song "The Dilemma" got its title from the Vince Vaughn movie of the same name.
Miguel wrote "Adorn" about his girlfriend, the model and artist Nazanin Mandi, when he was returning home from a long trip and was anxious to see her.
The names Louise, Jack, Marie and Milo all show up in the song "Footloose." Marie was the mother of Dean Pitchford, who co-wrote it.
"25 or 6 to 4" to "Semi-Charmed Life" - see if you can spot the songs that are really about drugs.
Despite her reticent personality, Adele's life and music are filled with intrigue. See if you can spot the true tales.
Ian talks about his 3 or 4 blatant attempts to write a pop song, and also the ones he most connected with, including "Locomotive Breath."
The men of Sparks on their album Hippopotamus, and how Morrissey handled it when they suggested he lighten up.
A scholarly analysis of yacht rock favorites ("Steal Away," "Baker Street"...) with a member of the leading YR cover band.
Nick made some of the biggest videos on MTV, including "The Final Countdown," "Heaven" and "Don't Know What You Got (Till It's Gone)."