Frankie Goes to Hollywood's "Two Tribes" features British actor Patrick Allen reading extracts from a government civil defense leaflet.
John Mellencamp considers "Pink Houses" an "anti-American song," laying bare the struggles of the poor and working class.
The Hollies hit "The Air That I Breathe" was written in part as a reaction to the smog in Los Angeles.
"I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" by Elton John was written for the sister of actress Rene Russo. Bernie Taupin, who wrote the lyrics, was married to Rene's sister, Toni.
The Ben Folds Five song "Brick" is about a difficult time when Folds' girlfriend got an abortion.
Zayn's "Pillowtalk" reached #1 on the Hot 100, something his former One Direction bandmates never achieved.
At 80 years old, Yoko has 10 #1 Dance hits. She discusses some of her songs and explains what inspired John Lennon's return to music in 1980.
The trail runs from flying saucer songs in the '50s, through Bowie, blink-182 and Katy Perry.
Jon Fratelli talks about the band's third album, and the five-year break leading up to it.
An Electronic music pioneer with Asperger's Syndrome. This could be interesting.
Producer Rupert Hine talks about crafting hits for Tina Turner, Howard Jones and The Fixx.
A Soul Train dancer takes us through a day on the show, and explains what you had to do to get camera time.