
The Foo Fighters song "Everlong" isn't about Kurt Cobain, but Dave Grohl's girlfriend at the time, Veruca Salt frontwoman Louise Post.

"Izzo (H.O.V.A.)" refers to "Hova," which is what Jay-Z calls his God Name. Jay-Hova, as in Jehovah.

"Wanted Dead Or Alive" by Bon Jovi got the Unplugged craze going when Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora performed it with just their acoustic guitars at the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards.

Bob Marley's backup singers, The I Threes, claim they are the "Three Little Birds" in his famous song.

Shaggy wrote his swaggering hit "Boombastic" after learning what "shag" means in the UK.

Prince kept doves at his Paisley Park mansion. And yes, sometimes they did cry.
The longtime Eagle talks about soaring back to his solo career, and what he learned about songwriting in the group.
Dave reveals the inspiration for "Feelin' Alright" and explains how the first song he ever wrote became the biggest hit for his band Traffic.
Waters tells the "Gypsy Woman" story, shares some of her songwriting insights, and explains how Dennis Rodman ended up on one of her songs.
Charlotte was established in the LA punk scene when a freaky girl named Belinda approached her wearing a garbage bag.
If you can recall the days when MTV played videos, you know that there are lots of stories to tell. See if you can spot the real ones.
Kristian talks songwriting technique, like how the chorus should redefine the story, and how to write a song backwards.