Taio Cruz throws his hands up "sometimes" in "Dynamite" because the song was originally written about surrender.
Colbie Caillat sang "Bubbly" when she auditioned for American Idol in 2004, but was sent packing. Three years later it became a big hit when she released it as her first single - the song spent 19 weeks at #1 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
"All I Want For Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey was the first ringtone certified Gold.
Sarah McLachlan's "Possession" contains passages from letters a stalker sent her. He sued her for using them but died by suicide before the trial.
The song "Grease," sung by Frankie Valli in the 1978 movie, was written by Barry Gibb of The Bee Gees.
Jethro Tull lead singer Ian Anderson wrote "Aqualung" after looking at pictures of homeless men that his wife took. She got a co-writing credit on the song.
The Guns N' Roses rhythm guitarist in the early '90s, Gilby talks about the band's implosion and the side projects it spawned.
The stories behind "Whole Of The Moon" and "Red Army Blues," and why rock music has "outlived its era of innovation."
These overtly religious songs crossed over to the pop charts, despite resistance from fans, and in many cases, churches.
From the cowbell on "Mississippi Queen" to recording with The Who when they got the wrong Felix, stories from one of rock's master craftsmen.
An Electronic music pioneer with Asperger's Syndrome. This could be interesting.
The longtime BS&T frontman tells the "Spinning Wheel" story, including the line he got from Joni Mitchell.