"Zoot Suit Riot" isn't just a Cherry Poppin' Daddies song - the Zoot Suit Riots were real riots in Los Angeles that took place in 1943 and inspired the song's lyrics.
Neil Young later apologized for "Southern Man," calling it "accusatory and condescending" in its portrayal of the American South.
"Who Let The Dogs Out" won a Grammy. It took the award for Best Dance Recording in 2000.
Bob Seger's "Against The Wind" has the famous mind-bending line, "Wish I didn't know now what I didn't know then." Seger was going to cut it, but his Eagles buddies Glenn Frey and Don Henley told him it was the best line in the song.
At the end of the Doors song "Touch Me," Jim Morrison chants, "Stronger than dirt!" The line is from an Ajax commercial where a white knight rides around destroying dirt.
Gwen Stefani wrote the early No Doubt song "Just a Girl" as a message to her overprotective father.
The country sweetheart opines about the demands of touring and talks about writing songs with her famous father.
What's the deal with "Summer of '69"? Bryan explains what the song is really about, and shares more of his songwriting insights.
In 1986, a Stephen King novella was made into a movie, with a classic song serving as title, soundtrack and tone.
Producer Rupert Hine talks about crafting hits for Tina Turner, Howard Jones and The Fixx.
Ian talks about his 3 or 4 blatant attempts to write a pop song, and also the ones he most connected with, including "Locomotive Breath."
Elvis, Little Richard and Cheryl Cole have all sung about Teddy Bears, but there is also a terrifying Teddy song from 1932 and a touching trucker Teddy tune from 1976.