The Sylvers album Showcase. Consider the cover art, a shot of the group - afros that could eclipse Jupiter, combined with space costumes from the planet Flower Child. Are you sure it's from 1976? Well, let's consider the font they used to write the band's name...
The voice is that says "here we go" in the AJR song "Bang!" belongs to Charlie Pellett, the announcer on the New York City subway ("stand clear of the closing doors, please").
The most famous song to prominently feature a French horn is "God Only Knows" by The Beach Boys.
The "Don't Stop Believin'" lyric was inspired by Sunset Boulevard, making it perfect for the Rock of Ages musical.
Hugh Laurie, star of the TV show House, had a minor hit in 2011 with "Police Dog Blues," an old Blues song from 1929.
Rod Stewart wrote "Maggie May" about the woman who deflowered him when he was 16.
Alicia Keys wrote "If I Ain't Got You" just after she'd heard the news that Aaliyah had passed away. in a plane crash.
The Garbage drummer/songwriter produced the Nirvana album Nevermind, and Smashing Pumpkins' Gish and Siamese Dream.
Laura Nyro talks about her complex, emotionally rich songwriting and how she supports women's culture through her art.
Their frontman (Chris Cornell) started out as their drummer, so Soundgarden takes a linear approach when it comes to songwriting. Kim explains how they do it.
Bowie's "activist" days of 1964 led to Ziggy Stardust.
What's the deal with "Summer of '69"? Bryan explains what the song is really about, and shares more of his songwriting insights.
