"Sail" by Awolnation was the first hit to mention ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) in the chorus ("Blame it on my ADD"). Lead singer Aaron Bruno put that line in because his parents and teachers often told him he had that condition, which explained his poor grades.
"Spoonman" by Soundgarden is about a real street performer in Seattle: Artis the Spoonman.
New Order got the title for "Blue Monday" from an illustration that read "Goodbye Blue Monday" in the Kurt Vonnegut book Breakfast Of Champions. The image refers to the invention of the washing machine improving housewives' lives.
The guys who wrote "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" had never been to a baseball game but knew it was a good song topic.
The setting for the Queensrÿche song "Jet City Woman" is Seattle, the "jet city."
"I Can See Clearly Now" by Johnny Nash was the first reggae song to hit #1 in America on the Hot 100.
Meshell Ndegeocello talks about recording "Wild Night" with John Mellencamp, and explains why she shied away from the spotlight.
Despite her reticent personality, Adele's life and music are filled with intrigue. See if you can spot the true tales.
Lots of life lessons in these Eagles lyrics - can you match them to the correct song?
Webb talks about his classic songs "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," "Wichita Lineman" and "MacArthur Park."
Doubt led to drive for Francis, who still isn't sure why one of Status Quo's biggest hits is so beloved.
