The James Blunt song "You're Beautiful" is not romantic: it's a about a creepy subway encounter with an ex.
Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova starred in the movie Once, which featured their song "Falling Slowly." Bob Dylan liked the song and movie so much he gave them an opening slot on his tour.
Coolio's "Gangsta's Paradise" was the #1 single in Australia for 13 weeks. It holds the record for the longest running chart topper Down Under since the first ever ARIA Chart was listed in 1983.
The Black Eyed Peas shot the video for "Just Can't Get Enough" just a week before the 2011 earthquake in Japan.
Ellie Goulding's hit song "Lights" is about her fear of the dark, which forces the singer to sleep with the lights on.
The You Me at Six song "The Dilemma" got its title from the Vince Vaughn movie of the same name.
Martyn talks about producing Tina Turner, some Heaven 17 hits, and his work with the British Electric Foundation.
The Reverend rants on psychobilly and the egghead academics he bashes in one of his more popular songs.
The drummer for Anthrax is also a key songwriter. He explains how the group puts their songs together and tells the stories behind some of their classics.
A big list of musical marriages and family relations ranging from the simple to the truly dysfunctional.
Ron Nevison explains in very clear terms the Quadrophenia concept and how Heart staged their resurgence after being dropped by their record company.
Pool balls, magpies and thorns without roses - how well do you know your Tom Waits lyrics?
