Sia Furler wrote “Titanium” and originally wanted to give the tune to Katy Perry. She turned it down so David Guetta recorded it instead using Sia's original demo guide vocal.
"Baby Got Back" isn't just a booty song: it's about "Lack of acceptance by Hollywood of the African-American body."
Carly Simon wrote "Anticipation" while waiting for her first date with Cat Stevens.
"Do They Know It's Christmas?" by Band-Aid was the first big group charity single. It was organized by Bob Geldof, who a year later put together "We Are The World" and Live Aid.
"One Week" by Barenaked Ladies was a #1 hit in America - for exactly one week in 1998.
Debbie Gibson was 17 years old when "Foolish Beat" topped the Hot 100. This gave her the honor of becoming the youngest artist ever to write, perform, and produce a #1 single.
Faith No More's bassist, Billy Gould, chats to us about his two new experimental projects, The Talking Book and House of Hayduk, and also shares some stories from the FNM days.
Howard explains his positive songwriting method and how uplifting songs can carry a deeper message.
Richard explains how Joe Walsh kickstarted his career, and why he chose Hazard, Nebraska for a hit.
How well do you know this shock-rock harbinger who's been publicly executed hundreds of times?
Collaborating with T Bone Burnett, Leslie Phillips changed her name and left her Christian label behind - Robert Plant, who recorded one of her songs on Raising Sand, is a fan.
A top country songwriter, Barry talks about writing hits for Little Big Town, Tim McGraw and Jason Aldean.