"Dark Fantasy" by Kanye West opens with a reinterpretation of Cinderella as read by Nicki Minaj.
Graham Nash wrote the domestic tranquility classic "Our House" about the house he shared with Joni Mitchell. It was a very very very fine house.
Neil Young wrote the CSN&Y song "Ohio" about the Kent State Shootings, when the National Guard opened fire on students at Kent State University in Ohio, killing four.
The Mary J. Blige song "No More Drama" samples the theme to the appropriately dramatic soap opera The Young And The Restless.
"Cigarettes And Chocolate Milk" describes a time in Rufus Wainwright's life when he found himself hungover and pounding chocolate milk to feel better. It didn't work, so he smoked a cigarette, which is when he realized his addictive personality could be a problem.
Creedence Clearwater Revival's first single was a cover of a rockabilly song called "Susie Q." When it became a hit, group leader John Fogerty went into a songwriting frenzy so they wouldn't be one-hit wonders, resulting in hits like "Proud Mary" and "Lodi."
Country songs with titles so bizarre they can't possibly be real... or can they?
For songwriters, Johnny represents the American man. He has been angry, cool, magic, a rebel and, of course, marching home.
John tells the "St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)" story and explains why he disappeared for so long.
One of the most popular classical vocalists in the land is lining up a trip to space, which is the inspiration for many of her songs.
The revered singer-songwriter talks inspiration and explains why she put a mahout in "Drop the Pilot."
