
Sleigh bells aren't very punk, but they play throughout the Stooges classic "I Wanna Be Your Dog."

Lou Reed's 11-minute "Street Hassle" features a spoken part by Bruce Springsteen.

The lyrics for "Mary, Did You Know?" were written by Christian singer and comedian Mark Lowry, after his pastor asked him to write a Christmas musical for their church. Southern gospel musician Buddy Greene later added music to his words.

Puff Daddy didn't get permission to sample the Police song "Every Breath You Take" on his Notorious B.I.G. tribute "I'll Be Missing You," but he later reached an agreement and even performed the song with Sting.

Shinedown lead singer Brent Smith had a band before Shinedown that was dropped by Atlantic Records, but the label offered him a development deal - that was his "Second Chance."
Greg talks about writing songs of "universal truth" for King Crimson and ELP, and tells us about his most memorable stage moment (it involves fireworks).
These overtly religious songs crossed over to the pop charts, despite resistance from fans, and in many cases, churches.
Martyn talks about producing Tina Turner, some Heaven 17 hits, and his work with the British Electric Foundation.
Here is the church, here is the steeple - see if you can identify these lyrics that reference church.
The lead singer of Everclear, Art is also their primary songwriter.
Doubt led to drive for Francis, who still isn't sure why one of Status Quo's biggest hits is so beloved.