According to Frank Sinatra's daughter, he hated "My Way," but had to sing it at every show when it became his signature song.
"Fight The Power" was written for the Spike Lee movie Do The Right Thing. It opens the film and serves as the motif.
Lucinda Williams wrote and recorded "Passionate Kisses" 4 years before it was a hit for Mary Chapin Carpenter.
Lindsay Lohan has some lyrics from Billy Joel's "I Go To Extremes" tattooed on her ribcage: "Clear as a crystal, sharp as a knife I feel like I'm in the prime of my life."
George Harrison's 1971 song "Bangla Desh" was the first major charity single. It was part of a concert held to bring relief to the people of Bangladesh, who were fighting for independence and suffering from a famine.
"Spoonman" by Soundgarden is about a real street performer in Seattle: Artis the Spoonman.
The Cult frontman tells who the "Fire Woman" is, and talks about performing with the new version of The Doors.
Deep Purple's guitarist since 1994, Steve talks about writing songs with the band and how he puts his own spin on "Smoke On The Water."
Dave reveals the inspiration for "Feelin' Alright" and explains how the first song he ever wrote became the biggest hit for his band Traffic.
Jim talks about the impact of "The Middle" and uses a tree metaphor to describe his songwriting philosophy.
The men of Sparks on their album Hippopotamus, and how Morrissey handled it when they suggested he lighten up.
The in-depth discussion about the making of Jesus Christ Superstar with Ted Neeley, who played Jesus in the 1973 film.