The Naughty by Nature hit "O.P.P." doesn't have any curse words, but many oversensitive radio stations played a "clean" version with the word "kitten" edited out, surely the first time that word was censured.
Billy Joel's "Uptown Girl" is about Christie Brinkley, who he married, but it started as a song about Elle McPherson, who he also went out with.
The French part in Talking Heads' "Psycho Killer" explains that the killer is going after a girl, like Norman Bates in the movie Psycho.
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.
Michael Jackson's "Human Nature" was written by the keyboard player from Toto, who was working on the Thriller album.
Thanks to a Newsweek article, there was a long-standing rumor that Bob Dylan stole the song "Blowin' In The Wind."
On "Life Is A Highway," his burgeoning solo career, and the Rascal Flatts song he most connects with.
In 1986, a Stephen King novella was made into a movie, with a classic song serving as title, soundtrack and tone.
"I'll Be" was what Edwin called his "Hail Mary" song. He says it proves "intention of the songwriter is 180 degrees from potential interpretation by an audience."
If you can recall the days when MTV played videos, you know that there are lots of stories to tell. See if you can spot the real ones.
Established as a redoubtable singer-songwriter, the Men At Work frontman explains how religion, sobriety and Jack Nicholson play into his songwriting.
Fishbone has always enjoyed much more acclaim than popularity - Angelo might know why.