
Harry Chapin's wife Sandy wrote the lyrics to "Cat's In The Cradle," which were actually about her first husband.

"Panama" by Van Halen is not about the country or the canal, but about a stripper David Lee Roth met in Arizona.
Train wrote the 2011 song "Brand New Book" for the TV show The Biggest Loser - part of the song was used in the opening credits.

Jack White titled "Seven Nation Army" after how he would mispronounce "Salvation Army" when he was little.

David Bowie's "Let's Dance" is about more than just dancing. It's about dishonesty, particularly when we mask our true feelings.

The video for Brad Paisley's "Online" is a mini-Seinfeld reunion, featuring Jason Alexander, Estelle Harris, and Patrick Warburton.
Jim talks about the impact of "The Middle" and uses a tree metaphor to describe his songwriting philosophy.
Psychedelic Furs lead singer Richard Butler talks about their first album since 1991 and explains what's really going on in "Pretty In Pink."
On the "schizoid element" of his lyrics, and a famous line from "Everything Zen."
Jon Fratelli talks about the band's third album, and the five-year break leading up to it.
Chris tells the story of "Wicked Game," talks milkshakes and moonpies at Sun Records, and explains why women always get their way.
Prince is shrouded in mystery, making him an excellent candidate for Fact or Fiction. Is he really a Scientologist? Does he own an exotic animal?