Jimi Hendrix wrote "The Wind Cries Mary" not about marijuana, but about his girlfriend at the time, Kathy Mary Etchingham.
"Your Time Is Gonna Come" became the first Led Zeppelin song to be covered when Sandie Shaw recorded it in 1969.
The very American song "What Made Milwaukee Famous" was never a big hit in the US, but Rod Stewart made it famous in the UK.
"The Way We Were" was the first of five #1 singles by Barbra Streisand. She is the only artist ever to receive an Oscar, Tony, Emmy and Grammy, and also record a #1 single and album.
In "I Walk The Line," Johnny Cash hums before each verse. He did this to get his pitch, as the song changes key several times.
"Zombie" by The Cranberries is about an IRA bombing in England that killed two children.
The Yardbirds drummer explains how they created their sound and talks about working with their famous guitarists.
The evolution of the symbol that was Prince's name from 1993-2000.
With his X-wife Exene, John fronts the band X and writes their songs.
Tim and his brother Richard are the Furs' foundation; Tim explains how they write and tells the story of "Pretty In Pink."
The leader of the Modern A Cappella movement talks about the genre.
Lyrics don't always follow the rules of grammar. Can you spot the ones that don't?