Bernie Taupin was 17 when he wrote the lyrics to Elton John's "Your Song." Looking back, he says it's "one of the most naïve and childish lyrics in the entire repertoire of music."
The comedian Steve Martin had a hit in 1978 with "King Tut." The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, who Martin would open for on tour, were his backing band on the song.
"Bittersweet Symphony" by The Verve samples an obscure orchestral arrangement of the 1965 Rolling Stones song "The Last Time." The Verve had to sign away most of the royalties before they could release the song.
Kelly Clarkson says someone would have to be dying in front of her before she ever sings "A Moment Like This" again.
Tom talks about the evolution of Cinderella's songs through their first three albums, and how he writes as a solo artist.
When singers started spoofing their own songs on Sesame Street, the results were both educational and hilarious - here are the best of them.
The frontman for one of Canada's most well-known punk rock bands talks about his Eddie Vedder encounter, Billy Talent's new album, and the importance of rock and roll.
Long before Eminem, Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj created alternate personas, David Bowie, Bono, Joni Mitchell and even Hank Williams took on characters.
Lyrics don't always follow the rules of grammar. Can you spot the ones that don't?
Is Owl City on a quest for another hit like "Fireflies?" Adam answers that question and explains the influences behind many others.