Madonna's hit "Don't Tell Me" was written by her brother-in-law, Joe Henry, who has produced albums by Hugh Laurie and Bonnie Raitt.
It was never a big hit, but "She's A Rainbow" became one of the most popular Rolling Stones songs in the digital age when it started showing up in commercials (iMac, Photoshop), and TV shows (American Horror Story: Coven, Ted Lasso).
Adele isn't a ghost when she sings, "Hello from the other side" - it means the "other side of becoming an adult."
Ozzy Osbourne's "Shot In The Dark" is titled after a Pink Panther movie.
In Metallica's 1986 metal classic "Master Of Puppets," the "Master" represents drugs, controlling the user like a puppet. Lead singer James Hetfield wasn't an addict at the time, but 15 years later he needed rehab to treat his alcoholism.
"Zombie" by The Cranberries is about an IRA bombing in England that killed two children.
Lyrics don't always follow the rules of grammar. Can you spot the ones that don't?
The revered singer-songwriter talks inspiration and explains why she put a mahout in "Drop the Pilot."
Ron Nevison explains in very clear terms the Quadrophenia concept and how Heart staged their resurgence after being dropped by their record company.
Richie talks about the impact of "Amazed," and how his 4-year-old son inspired another Lonestar hit.
P.F. was a teenager writing hits and playing on tracks for Jan & Dean when he wrote a #1 hit that got him blackballed.
Howard explains his positive songwriting method and how uplifting songs can carry a deeper message.