Paul McCartney wrote "Hey Jude" to comfort John Lennon's 5-year-old son Julian, whose parents were getting a divorce.
The Destiny's Child "Independent Women Part I" video was directed by the same guy who did the Hunger Games movies.
"Heaven Is A Place On Earth" writer Ellen Shipley got the idea for the song from a gas station greeting card that said "Heaven On Earth."
Recording "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me," Elton John was frustrated and sang the line "don't discard me" with an exaggerated American accent, which is why is sounds strange.
Australian singer-songwriter Sia Furler wrote "Diamonds" for Rihanna in just 14 minutes.
According to Frank Sinatra's daughter, he hated "My Way," but had to sing it at every show when it became his signature song.
Jon Fratelli talks about the band's third album, and the five-year break leading up to it.
"How much does it cost? I'll buy it?" Another songwriter told Jonathan to change these lyrics. Good thing he ignored this advice.
With Bernie Taupin, Martin co-wrote the #1 hits "We Built This City" and "These Dreams." After writing the Pretty Woman song for Go West, he had his own hit with "In the House of Stone and Light."
Michael tells the story of "Send Me On My Way," and explains why some of the words in the song don't have a literal meaning.
Was Janet secretly married at 18? Did she gain 60 pounds for a movie role that went to Mariah Carey? See what you know about Ms. Jackson.
Kristian talks songwriting technique, like how the chorus should redefine the story, and how to write a song backwards.
