Robert Plant's "Heaven Knows" is a satirical look at the '80s, when style seemed to trump substance.
"I'll Melt With You" by Modern English is about a couple who melt together because a nuclear bomb drops.
Stephens Stills played timbales on the Bee Gees hit, "You Should Be Dancing." He was in the next door studio laying down a Crosby, Stills and Nash album and could hear Saturday Night Fever being recorded. Stills recognized its potential to be a monster hit and he wanted to contribute.
Village People lead singer Victor Willis, who co-wrote "Y.M.C.A.," insists it isn't a gay song - it's about hanging out with your buddies.
In Gary Numan's "Cars," the message is that cars lead to a mechanical society devoid of personal interaction. This didn't stop automakers from using it in commercials. Both Nissan and Oldsmobile have used it in ads.
The first single to simultaneously top the UK and US charts was The Everly Brothers' "Cathy's Clown" in May 1960.
Here's what happens when an opening act is really out of place with the headliner, like when Beastie Boys opened for Madonna.
Jim talks about the impact of "The Middle" and uses a tree metaphor to describe his songwriting philosophy.
Franti tells the story behind his hit "Say Hey (I Love You)" and explains why yoga is an integral part of his lifestyle and his Soulshine tour.
The longtime Eagle talks about soaring back to his solo career, and what he learned about songwriting in the group.
Mike Rutherford talks about the "Silent Running" storyline and "Land Of Confusion" in the age of Trump.
The Brazilian rocker sees pictures in his riffs. When he came up with one of his gnarliest songs, there was a riot going on.
