
The lyric to "Hold On" by Wilson Phillips was inspired by Chynna Phillips' struggles with addiction. "Hold on for one more day" is something she heard in AA meetings.

"Rhiannon" is a Welch goddess. Stevie Nicks wrote the song, and it was a huge influence on her image, inspiring her flowing shawls and black outfits she began wearing on stage.
"Tammy" by Debbie Reynolds was the only US #1 single by a female act between July 1956 and February 1958.

Despite his hit "Forever In Blue Jeans," Neil Diamond was rarely seen in denim. He said the jeans are a symbol for how "the simple things are really the important things."

"Babylon," in David Gray's song, refers to London, which was once known as the "modern-day Babylon."

The original "Enter Sandman" lyric was about crib death, with the "sandman" killing a baby.
The man who ran Nirvana's first label gets beyond the sensationalism (drugs, Courtney) to discuss their musical and cultural triumphs in the years before Nevermind.
John tells the "St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)" story and explains why he disappeared for so long.
His song "Into The Night" is one of the most-played of all time. For Benny, it took him to hell and back.
On "Life Is A Highway," his burgeoning solo career, and the Rascal Flatts song he most connects with.
What's the deal with "Summer of '69"? Bryan explains what the song is really about, and shares more of his songwriting insights.
Webb talks about his classic songs "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," "Wichita Lineman" and "MacArthur Park."