Mariah Carey's song "The Roof" is about her first kiss with Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter.
"Margaritaville" is a state of mind, but it's most associated with Key West, Florida, where Jimmy Buffett moved when he was 24.
Sarah McLachlan wrote "Angel" about the Smashing Pumpkins touring keyboard player Jonathan Melvoin, who overdosed on heroin and died in 1996.
Tim McGraw recorded "Live Like You Were Dying" just two weeks after his own father passed away.
"Panama" by Van Halen is not about the country or the canal, but about a stripper David Lee Roth met in Arizona.
Just like Darrin was replaced on Bewitched, groups have swapped out original members, hoping we wouldn't notice.
The Doobies guitarist and lead singer, Tom wrote the classics "Listen To The Music," "Long Train Runnin'" and "China Grove."
The lead singer and pianist for Procol Harum, Gary talks about finding the musical ideas to match the words.
Is Owl City on a quest for another hit like "Fireflies?" Adam answers that question and explains the influences behind many others.
How well do you know your protest songs (including the one that went to #1)?
Eddie (played by Johnny Depp in the video) found fame fleeting, but Chuck Berry's made-up musician fared better.
