The Kate Bush song "Running Up That Hill" is about making a deal with God to switch lives with your partner so there would be no more misunderstandings.
The instrumental "YYZ" by Rush got its title from the transmitter code for Toronto's Lester B. Pearson International Airport, near where the band is from.
"All Star" was written as a confidence builder for fans who were bullied for liking Smash Mouth.
"Dude (Looks Like A Lady)" by Aerosmith was inspired by Vince Neil from Motley Crue.
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" is an English version of a Zulu hunting song from the 1930s.
Rapper Memphis Bleek's 2005 album track "The One" is notable for featuring a then-unknown Rihanna on the hook. It was the Barbadian singer's first-ever major-label appearance.
The lead singer on "Da Doo Ron Ron" and "Then He Kissed Me," La La explains how and why Phil Spector replaced The Crystals with Darlene Love on "He's A Rebel."
The rock revolutionist on songwriting, quitting smoking, and what she thinks of Rush Limbaugh using her song.
John tells the "St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)" story and explains why he disappeared for so long.
An original member of Depeche Mode, Vince went on to form Erasure and Yaz.
A song he wrote and recorded from "sheer spiritual inspiration," Allen's didn't think "Southern Nights" had hit potential until Glen Campbell took it to #1 two years later.
Pool balls, magpies and thorns without roses - how well do you know your Tom Waits lyrics?