"Come Dancing" by The Kinks was inspired by the older sister of Ray Davies, who would make guys take her out dancing and spend their money on her, only to send them home frustrated with just a peck on the cheek.
The Blues Traveler song "Hook" is a Peter Pan reference, but also about the catchy hook of the song, which is what "brings you back."
A 1989 track by Kenny G, "Going Home," is the unofficial national closing song in China. The tune is played at the end of train rides, the end of school days, and when malls are about to close.
In 1979, Madonna was a dancer on Patrick Hernandez' tour, where she boogied to his hit "Born To Be Alive."
"Abracadabra" was inspired by Diana Ross and The Supremes. Steve Miller first met the girl group when they performed together on NBC's Hullabaloo in 1966, and he wrote the lyrics after spotting Diana Ross skiing in the mountains years later.
The Mission: Impossible theme is in 5/4 time. Composer Lalo Schifrin joked that he did it so 5-legged aliens could dance to it.
"I'll Be" was what Edwin called his "Hail Mary" song. He says it proves "intention of the songwriter is 180 degrees from potential interpretation by an audience."
Is Owl City on a quest for another hit like "Fireflies?" Adam answers that question and explains the influences behind many others.
"Mr. Jones" took on new meaning when the song about a misguided view of fame made Adam famous.
When you free your mind, your ass may follow, but you have to make sure someone else doesn't program it while it's wide open.
The Third Day frontman talks about some of the classic songs he wrote with the band, and what changed for his solo country album.
Just like Darrin was replaced on Bewitched, groups have swapped out original members, hoping we wouldn't notice.