"Your Time Is Gonna Come" became the first Led Zeppelin song to be covered when Sandie Shaw recorded it in 1969.
"Talk To Ya Later" proved the power of MTV when sales of Tubes albums picked up in markets like Tulsa, Oklahoma, where the network was available.
Paul McCartney based the "Eleanor Rigby" story on old ladies he met at his housing estate. He saw how sometimes when they died, nobody really noticed.
The kid in Madonna's "Open Your Heart" video became a successful songwriter. His songs include Amy Winehouse's "You Sent Me Flying" and James Blunt's "1973."
The most famous song to prominently feature a French horn is "God Only Knows" by The Beach Boys.
Adele isn't a ghost when she sings, "Hello from the other side" - it means the "other side of becoming an adult."
Tom talks about the evolution of Cinderella's songs through their first three albums, and how he writes as a solo artist.
The Jayhawks' song "Big Star" has special meaning to Gary, who explains how longevity and inspiration have trumped adulation.
Since his debut single "I'm On Fire" in 1975, Dwight has been providing Spinal-Tap moments and misadventure.
Kooper produced Lynyrd Skynyrd, played with Dylan and the Stones, and formed BS&T.
The Evanescence frontwoman on the songs that have shifted meaning and her foray into kids' music.
The country hitmaker talks about his debut album, A Rock, and how a nursery rhyme inspired his hit single "One Beer."