The TV show One Tree Hill got it's name from a song of the same name on U2's Joshua Tree album.
Dolly Parton is just fine with Whitney Houston's cover of "I Will Always Love You." Said Parton: "She can have the credit. I just want my cash."
Sheriff had been disbanded for years when "When I'm With You" hit #1 in America thanks to rediscovery by radio stations. The group never re-formed and never made a video for the song.
Neil Young was married when he wrote "Cinnamon Girl," which clearly was not about his wife. He had a hard time explaining it to her.
Buddy Holly got the title for his hit song "That'll Be The Day" from a phrase John Wayne repeats in the 1956 movie The Searchers.
Michael Jackson became the first artist in history to score Top 10 hits in five consecutive decades on the Hot 100 when "Love Never Felt So Good" landed at #9 on the chart dated May 31, 2014.
A founding member of the band War, Harold gives a first-person account of one of the most important periods in music history.
Howard explains his positive songwriting method and how uplifting songs can carry a deeper message.
A Soul Train dancer takes us through a day on the show, and explains what you had to do to get camera time.
The singer-songwriter Melanie talks about her spiritual awakening at Woodstock, "Brand New Key," and why songwriting is an art, not a craft.
Songs that seem to glorify violence against women are often misinterpreted - but not always.
Roger reveals the songwriting formula Clive Davis told him, and if "Eight Miles High" is really about drugs.