
Otis Redding often ad-libbed vocals at the end of songs, but for "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" he just whistled instead - it became some of the most famous whistling in song history.

A perfume called Wonderstruck was named after a line in Taylor Swift's song "Enchanted": "I'm wonderstruck, blushing all the way home."

Weird Al Yankovic proposed a parody of "Black Or White" called "Snack All Night," but Michael Jackson asked him not to.

Jethro Tull lead singer Ian Anderson wrote "Aqualung" after looking at pictures of homeless men that his wife took. She got a co-writing credit on the song.

Paul McCartney wrote "Blackbird" in Scotland after reading about race riots in the US, triggered when federal courts forced the racial desegregation of the Arkansas capital's school system.

Tom Cochrane wrote "Life Is A Highway" to pull himself out of a funk following an exhausting humanitarian trip to Africa.
Justin wrote the classic "Nights In White Satin," but his fondest musical memories are from a different decade.
Toto's keyboard player explains the true meaning of "Africa" and talks about working on the Thriller album.
First question: Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson appeared in videos for what artist?
The Reverend rants on psychobilly and the egghead academics he bashes in one of his more popular songs.
The good doctor shares some candid insights on recording with Phil Spector and The Black Keys.
Howard explains his positive songwriting method and how uplifting songs can carry a deeper message.