
Alicia Keys, Elton John, Fergie, and Rihanna all sang on "All of the Lights" by Kanye West.

Eric Clapton wrote "Layla" about his love for Pattie Harrison, who was married to George Harrison at the time. He eventually married Pattie, and managed to stay friends with George.

Drake's "One Dance" was the first ever song to rack up one billion streams on Spotify.

Paul McCartney based the "Eleanor Rigby" story on old ladies he met at his housing estate. He saw how sometimes when they died, nobody really noticed.

Miguel wrote "Adorn" about his girlfriend, the model and artist Nazanin Mandi, when he was returning home from a long trip and was anxious to see her.

"Brad Paisley's "River Bank" was inspired by his childhood growing up 500 yards from the Ohio River.
The head of Drake's estate shares his insights on the late folk singer's life and music.
When he was playing Ozzfest with Black Label Society, a kid told Zakk he was the best Ozzy guitarist - Zakk had to correct him.
A big list of musical marriages and family relations ranging from the simple to the truly dysfunctional.
Holly Knight talks about some of the hit songs she wrote, including "The Warrior," "Never" and "The Best," and explains some songwriting philosophy, including how to think of a bridge.
Bowie's "activist" days of 1964 led to Ziggy Stardust.
Many unusual folks appear in Grateful Dead songs. Can you identify them?