Prince kept doves at his Paisley Park mansion. And yes, sometimes they did cry.
"Forever" by Chris Brown was written for a Wrigley's Doublemint Gum commercial. The full song contains the gum's tagline: "Double your pleasure, double your fun."
John Lennon got the title of the Beatles song "Happiness Is A Warm Gun" from an article in a magazine published by the National Rifle Association.
"Don't Dream It's Over" is the biggest hit for Crowded House, whose lead singer, Neil Finn, sang it on tour when he joined Fleetwood Mac. He wrote the song when he was feeling a bit lost as a way of urging himself on.
When The Kinks released "Lola," most people didn't realize it was about a transvestite.
"Mickey" by Toni Basil was originally a song called "Kitty" by a male group. She picked the new name after Micky Dolenz of The Monkees.
Cain talks about the divine inspirations for "Don't Stop Believin'" and "Faithfully."
From "Some Day My Prince Will Come" to "Let It Go" - how Disney princess songs (and the women who sing them) have evolved.
Fiona's highly-anticipated third album almost didn't make it. Here's how it finally came together after two years and a leak.
Howard explains his positive songwriting method and how uplifting songs can carry a deeper message.
Greg talks about writing songs of "universal truth" for King Crimson and ELP, and tells us about his most memorable stage moment (it involves fireworks).
Untangling the events that led to the "Stairway To Heaven" lawsuit.