According to Frank Sinatra's daughter, he hated "My Way," but had to sing it at every show when it became his signature song.
"Heart of Glass" was Blondie's first foray into disco, which turned off some fans. Debbie Harry said they did it because they "wanted to be uncool."
"Centerfield" was the first song enshrined in the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame.
"All Star" was written as a confidence builder for fans who were bullied for liking Smash Mouth.
"We Belong Together" finds Mariah Carey listening to the radio and hearing songs that remind her of heartbreak. Two real songs get specific mentions: "If You Think You're Lonely Now" by Bobby Womack and "Two Occasions" by The Deele (Babyface's group).
When singing "Cradle Of Love," Billy Idol typically changes a line to, "This song is so cheesy."
Dokken frontman Don Dokken explains what broke up the band at the height of their success in the late '80s, and talks about the botched surgery that paralyzed his right arm.
The Doobies guitarist and lead singer, Tom wrote the classics "Listen To The Music," "Long Train Runnin'" and "China Grove."
The Yardbirds drummer explains how they created their sound and talks about working with their famous guitarists.
The country hitmaker talks about his debut album, A Rock, and how a nursery rhyme inspired his hit single "One Beer."
Writing with Phil Lynott, Scott saw their ill-fated frontman move to a darker place in his life and lyrics.
