Robert The Bruce (1274-1329), the inspiration for the unofficial national anthem "Flower Of Scotland".
Before she was famous, Lady Gaga was a staff songwriter, and wrote the song "Quicksand," which Britney Spears recorded in 2008.
Before the game when he hit a famous shot to win a playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Michael Jordan was listening to Anita Baker's "Giving You The Best That I Got."
The Hall & Oates hit "Everything Your Heart Desires" has no rhymes.
Neil Young later apologized for "Southern Man," calling it "accusatory and condescending" in its portrayal of the American South.
Ozzy Osbourne's "Shot In The Dark" is titled after a Pink Panther movie.
The Blues Traveler song "Hook" is a Peter Pan reference, but also about the catchy hook of the song, which is what "brings you back."
The Bush frontman on where he finds inspiration for lyrics, if his "machine head" is a guitar tuner, and the stories behind songs from the album The Kingdom.
In 1986, a Stephen King novella was made into a movie, with a classic song serving as title, soundtrack and tone.
Tim and his brother Richard are the Furs' foundation; Tim explains how they write and tells the story of "Pretty In Pink."
MTV, a popular TV theme song and Madonna all show up in this '80s music quiz.
How Bing Crosby, Les Paul, a US Army Signal Corps Officer, and the Nazis helped shape rock and Roll.
Cain talks about the divine inspirations for "Don't Stop Believin'" and "Faithfully."