Michael Jackson was only 11 years and 5 months old when the Jackson 5's "I Want You Back" became the group's first #1 . The late King of Pop is the youngest group member ever to top the Hot 100.
"Never Tear Us Apart" was a live favorite for INXS, who would often extend the second pause for a while as the crowd went crazy.
"Closing Time" by Semisonic was written by the lead singer when his wife was pregnant. Some of the lyrics are about being born.
An unknown Ke$ha sang on Flo-Rida's #1 hit "Right Round," but refused to appear in the video because she wanted to make a name for herself.
Rod Stewart wrote "Maggie May" about the woman who deflowered him when he was 16.
Wang Chung's '80s classic "Dance Hall Days" is about how things can start simple but end up complex. First you "take your baby by the hand," but by the end she has an amethyst in her mouth.
A top country songwriter, Barry talks about writing hits for Little Big Town, Tim McGraw and Jason Aldean.
Doubt led to drive for Francis, who still isn't sure why one of Status Quo's biggest hits is so beloved.
Country songs with titles so bizarre they can't possibly be real... or can they?
Writing with Phil Lynott, Scott saw their ill-fated frontman move to a darker place in his life and lyrics.
When a waitress wouldn't take him home, Jack wrote what would become one of the Eagles most enduring hits.
What's the deal with "Summer of '69"? Bryan explains what the song is really about, and shares more of his songwriting insights.