
"Brad Paisley's "River Bank" was inspired by his childhood growing up 500 yards from the Ohio River.

Billy Ocean's "Caribbean Queen" was originally released as "European Queen," and it underperformed. When it was issued in America as "Caribbean Queen" it went to #1 and revived his career.

"Zombie" by The Cranberries is about an IRA bombing in England that killed two children.

The first single to simultaneously top the UK and US charts was The Everly Brothers' "Cathy's Clown" in May 1960.

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.

Foreigner got the title for "Double Vision" after watching a hockey game where goalie John Davidson got a concussion. It was announced over the PA system that he was suffering from "Double Vision."
On the "schizoid element" of his lyrics, and a famous line from "Everything Zen."
Shaun breaks down the Seether songs, including the one about his brother, the one about Ozzy, and the one that may or may not be about his ex-girlfriend Amy Lee.
Does Angus really drink himself silly? Did their name come from a sewing machine? See if you can spot the real stories about AC/DC.
Toto's keyboard player explains the true meaning of "Africa" and talks about working on the Thriller album.
Laura Nyro talks about her complex, emotionally rich songwriting and how she supports women's culture through her art.