James Taylor wrote "Sweet Baby James" during a road trip to Virginia in honor of his brother’s new baby, also named James, whom he was about to meet for the first time.
Steely Dan's engineer, Roger Nichols, built one of the first drum machines, which they used on "Hey Nineteen."
The Whitney Houston hit "I Have Nothing" was inspired by Elvis Presley, who dated the song's lyricist, Linda Thompson.
"Virginia" in "Only The Good Die Young" is named after a real girl Billy Joel was trying to impress.
Michael Stipe hadn't finished the lyrics when R.E.M. recorded "Radio Free Europe." He calls the vocal "complete babbling."
The drummer and one of the primary songwriters in Grand Funk talks rock stardom and Todd Rundgren.
An interview with Frankie Valli, who talks about why his songs - both solo and with The Four Seasons - have endured, and reflects on his time as Rusty Millio on The Sopranos.
Rick has a surprising dark side, a strong feminine side and, in a certain TV show, a naked backside. But he still hasn't found Jessie's Girl.
An Electronic music pioneer with Asperger's Syndrome. This could be interesting.
Zac tells the story of Hanson's massive hit "MMMbop," and talks about how brotherly bonds effect their music.
