David Gilmour really was "Learning To Fly" when he co-wrote the Pink Floyd song - the aviation jargon came from his lessons.
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" is an English version of a Zulu hunting song from the 1930s.
Eric Clapton wrote "Layla" about his love for Pattie Harrison, who was married to George Harrison at the time. He eventually married Pattie, and managed to stay friends with George.
Led Zeppelin never won a Grammy Award; Jimmy Page and Robert Plant earned their first trophies in 2000 for "Most High," a song they wrote together that explores the role of religion in society.
"I Just Called To Say I Love You" is Stevie Wonder's best-selling single worldwide. It topped the Hot 100, AC, R&B and UK charts all in the same week.
Rod Stewart wrote "Maggie May" about the woman who deflowered him when he was 16.
Kooper produced Lynyrd Skynyrd, played with Dylan and the Stones, and formed BS&T.
"Mr. Jones" took on new meaning when the song about a misguided view of fame made Adam famous.
The Canadian superstar talks about his sudden rise to fame, and tells the stories behind his hits "Sunglasses At Night," "Boy In The Box" and "Never Surrender."
Kiss is the subject of many outlandish rumors - some of which happen to be true. See if you can spot the fakes.
With Bernie Taupin, Martin co-wrote the #1 hits "We Built This City" and "These Dreams." After writing the Pretty Woman song for Go West, he had his own hit with "In the House of Stone and Light."
