"Man On The Moon" by R.E.M. is about the comedian Andy Kaufman, who often seemed like he was from another planet.
In 2010, the biggest-selling song in the UK was "Love the Way You Lie" by Eminem.
"Airplanes" by B.o.B was written by Lupe Fiasco, who recorded it but decided to pass.
David Bowie's "Heroes" is about his producer Tony Visconti and his girlfriend, but Bowie didn't admit this until the '00s, since Visconti was married at the time.
Debbie Gibson was 17 years old when "Foolish Beat" topped the Hot 100. This gave her the honor of becoming the youngest artist ever to write, perform, and produce a #1 single.
Amy Winehouse really did refuse "Rehab." She said she drank because she was lovesick, and "you can't go into rehab for that."
The stories behind the biggest hit songs about trucking.
Joe talks about the challenges of of making a Duke Ellington tribute album, and tells the stories behind some of his hits.
The Doobies guitarist and lead singer, Tom wrote the classics "Listen To The Music," "Long Train Runnin'" and "China Grove."
Chad tells tales from his time as drummer for Nirvana, and talks about his group Before Cars.
The trail runs from flying saucer songs in the '50s, through Bowie, blink-182 and Katy Perry.
Outrageously gifted and just plain outrageous, Millie is an R&B and Rap innovator.