Jack White titled "Seven Nation Army" after how he would mispronounce "Salvation Army" when he was little.
The Pussycat Dolls hit "Don't Cha" was written by Cee-Lo Green and Sir Mix-a-Lot.
In The Band song "The Weight," Nazareth ("Went down to Nazareth") refers to a town in Pennsylvania where the Martin Guitar company was located.
"Rhythm Of My Heart" by Rod Stewart is about a soldier at war - his heart is beating like a drum because he's in battle.
At the end of "Love Bites" by Def Leppard, there are some vocals that are hard to understand. It was rumored that they were: "Jesus of Nazareth, Go to Hell." It is actually producer Mutt Lange saying "Yes it does, Bloody Hell," with a thick British accent.
"Stop Your Sobbing" was first recorded by The Kinks in 1964. It became the Pretenders first single 15 years later, leading to a relationship between Ray Davies and Chrissie Hynde.
First question: Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson appeared in videos for what artist?
Billie Jean, Delilah, Sara, Laura and Sharona - do you know who the girls in the songs really are?
Tim and his brother Richard are the Furs' foundation; Tim explains how they write and tells the story of "Pretty In Pink."
On the "schizoid element" of his lyrics, and a famous line from "Everything Zen."
Is Owl City on a quest for another hit like "Fireflies?" Adam answers that question and explains the influences behind many others.
One of Canada's most popular and eclectic performers, Hawksley tells stories about his oldest songs, his plentiful side projects, and the ways that he keeps his songwriting fresh.