Lou Reed's "Walk On The Wild Side" tells the story of real people who were part of Andy Warhol's "factory," including Holly Woodlawn and Candy Darling.
Diane Warren originally wrote Aerosmith's hit tune "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing" for Celine Dion.
Snap! was two German producers. When they needed a rapper, they found one on the American army base there and had him rap on "The Power."
"Talk To Ya Later" proved the power of MTV when sales of Tubes albums picked up in markets like Tulsa, Oklahoma, where the network was available.
"Burning Down The House" by Talking Heads was inspired by chant band members heard at a P-Funk show where the crowd yelled, "burn down the house... burn down the house."
"Paranoid" reflects a feeling Black Sabbath bass player Geezer Butler often felt after using drugs.
Gary Lewis and the Playboys had seven Top 10 hits despite competition from The Beatles. Gary talks about the hits, his famous father, and getting drafted.
Richie talks about the impact of "Amazed," and how his 4-year-old son inspired another Lonestar hit.
Mike Rutherford talks about the "Silent Running" storyline and "Land Of Confusion" in the age of Trump.
The trail runs from flying saucer songs in the '50s, through Bowie, blink-182 and Katy Perry.
What's the deal with "Summer of '69"? Bryan explains what the song is really about, and shares more of his songwriting insights.
The drummer and one of the primary songwriters in Grand Funk talks rock stardom and Todd Rundgren.
