"Veronica" was inspired by Elvis Costello's grandmother, who suffered from Alzheimer's disease.
Brad Pitt and Elvis both get mentions in the 1997 Shania Twain hit "That Don't Impress Me Much."
The phrase "Mamma Mia" was big in 1976. It was the name of a popular Abba song, and also showed up in the lyrics to "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen.
AC/DC's 1990 song "Mistress For Christmas" is about Donald Trump, who was in the news because of his affair with the model Marla Maples.
The actor Dan Aykroyd sang on "We Are The World." LaToya Jackson did too, so we know they weren't all that picky.
David Byrne says "Road To Nowhere" is about "how there's no order and no plan and no scheme to life and death and it doesn't mean anything, but it's all right."
The Christian rapper talks about where his trip to Haiti and his history of addiction fit into his songs.
The good doctor shares some candid insights on recording with Phil Spector and The Black Keys.
Taylor talks about "The Machine" - the hits, the videos and Clive Davis.
In this talk from the '80s, the Kansas frontman talks turning to God and writing "Dust In The Wind."
Shaun breaks down the Seether songs, including the one about his brother, the one about Ozzy, and the one that may or may not be about his ex-girlfriend Amy Lee.
Pete produced Dwight Yoakam, Michelle Shocked, Meat Puppets, and a very memorable track for Roy Orbison.