
David Gilmour really was "Learning To Fly" when he co-wrote the Pink Floyd song - the aviation jargon came from his lessons.

Diane Warren originally wrote Aerosmith's hit tune "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing" for Celine Dion.

"Grenade" was a term used on the show Jersey Shore to mean an ugly girl. Bruno Mars says his hit song with that title was written before the show started.

Aretha Franklin didn't drive, but one of her biggest hits was a car song: "Freeway Of Love."

"Tainted Love" started as a 1964 soul song by Gloria Jones, became a huge hit when Soft Cell covered it in 1981, and was the basis for Rihanna's 2006 #1 "S.O.S. (Rescue Me)."
"Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band-Aid was the first big group charity single. It was organized by Bob Geldof, who a year later put together "We Are The World" and Live Aid.
"Mr. Jones" took on new meaning when the song about a misguided view of fame made Adam famous.
Soul music legend Bill Withers on how life experience and the company you keep leads to classic songs like "Lean On Me."
An interview with Ray and Derek Shulman of the progressive rock band Gentle Giant to discuss counterpoint, polyrhythms, and... Bon Jovi.
From "Some Day My Prince Will Come" to "Let It Go" - how Disney princess songs (and the women who sing them) have evolved.
Justin wrote the classic "Nights In White Satin," but his fondest musical memories are from a different decade.
These overtly religious songs crossed over to the pop charts, despite resistance from fans, and in many cases, churches.