
Rihanna's 2012 hit "Diamonds" was written by Sia Furler, who two years later had a huge hit on her own with "Chandelier." Sia also wrote the David Guetta hit "Titanium."

The death of John Lennon was an influence on the Stevie Nicks hit "Edge Of Seventeen." He's the one with the "words of a poet and voice from a choir."
The actor Dan Aykroyd sang on "We Are The World." LaToya Jackson did too, so we know they weren't all that picky.

Marilyn Monroe is the subject of Elton John's "Candle In The Wind," but the song is really a look at how we react to celebrities who die young.

Michael Jackson wrote the Diana Ross hit "Muscles," which he named after his pet boa constrictor.
At 80 years old, Yoko has 10 #1 Dance hits. She discusses some of her songs and explains what inspired John Lennon's return to music in 1980.
When Dave recorded the first version of the song with his group the Blasters, producer Nick Lowe gave him some life-changing advice.
Phone booths are nearly extinct, but they provided storylines for some of the most profound songs of the pre-cell phone era.
Genesis' key-man re-examines his solo career and the early days of music video.
Doubt led to drive for Francis, who still isn't sure why one of Status Quo's biggest hits is so beloved.
Kiss is the subject of many outlandish rumors - some of which happen to be true. See if you can spot the fakes.