
"I Swear" was a #1 country hit for John Michael Montgomery before All-4-One made it a #1 pop hit.

"Hunger Strike" by Temple of the Dog features Chris Cornell and Eddie Vedder, and was Vedder's first music video.

The hit duet "Somewhere Out There" was written for an animated film about a family of immigrant mice who lose one of their young.

Billy Joel's song "Allentown" was written as "Levittown," which is the town in Long Island where he grew up. He got the idea to change it after taking a trip to Pennsylvania.

Christina Perri's "Jar Of Hearts," written about her ex, became a big hit after it was used in a routine on So You Think You Can Dance.

"I Can See Clearly Now" by Johnny Nash was the first reggae song to hit #1 in America on the Hot 100.
The lead singer of Everclear, Art is also their primary songwriter.
Meshell Ndegeocello talks about recording "Wild Night" with John Mellencamp, and explains why she shied away from the spotlight.
The head of Drake's estate shares his insights on the late folk singer's life and music.
In this quiz, spot the artist who put Romeo into a song lyric.
Richard explains how Joe Walsh kickstarted his career, and why he chose Hazard, Nebraska for a hit.