"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" is an English version of a Zulu hunting song from the 1930s.
Carly Simon wrote "Anticipation" when Cat Stevens was late for their first date. She was "anticipating" his arrival and set down with her guitar to calm her nerves.
The Annie Lennox hit "No More I Love You's" is a cover, originally sung by a man.
"(I've Had) The Time of My Life" was a huge hit from the movie Dirty Dancing. It was used in the climactic dance scene at the end, which was actually the first scene shot for the movie.
Keith Richards did some studio alchemy on "Street Fighting Man," which is all acoustic except the bass.
"Rosanna" by Toto got its name from the actress Rosanna Arquette, who was dating Toto keyboard player Steve Porcaro.
Was a Beatles song a TV theme? And who came up with those Fresh Prince and Sopranos songs?
As a 5-year-old, Brandi was writing lyrics to instrumental versions lullabies. She still puts her heart into her songs, including the one Elton John sings on.
How did The Edge get his name? Did they name a song after a Tolkien book? And who is "Angel of Harlem" about?
Outrageously gifted and just plain outrageous, Millie is an R&B and Rap innovator.
The longtime BS&T frontman tells the "Spinning Wheel" story, including the line he got from Joni Mitchell.
The Yardbirds drummer explains how they created their sound and talks about working with their famous guitarists.
