"We Belong Together" finds Mariah Carey listening to the radio and hearing songs that remind her of heartbreak. Two real songs get specific mentions: "If You Think You're Lonely Now" by Bobby Womack and "Two Occasions" by The Deele (Babyface's group).
"Anaconda" was originally recorded by Missy Elliott in 2012, but she decided to shelf the track so it went to Nicki Minaj, who released it two years later.
Lucinda Williams' track "Compassion" is based on a poem by her father, lauded Arkansas poet Miller Williams.
Kelly Rowland was the first Destiny's Child member to have a hit away from the group: her Nelly duet "Dilemma."
The Texas songwriter Jerry Jeff Walker wrote "Mr. Bojangles" after a weekend in jail where a fellow inmate told him his life story.
Billie Jean, Delilah, Sara, Laura and Sharona - do you know who the girls in the songs really are?
"Great songwriters don't necessarily have hit songs," says Chris. He's written a bunch, but his fans are more interested in the intricate jams.
The Reverend rants on psychobilly and the egghead academics he bashes in one of his more popular songs.
Richie talks about the impact of "Amazed," and how his 4-year-old son inspired another Lonestar hit.
First question: Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson appeared in videos for what artist?
Outrageously gifted and just plain outrageous, Millie is an R&B and Rap innovator.
