
Eminem sampled a song by Labi Siffre on "My Name Is." Siffre, a gay activist, made Em take out some gay humor in the lyric before allowing it.

In 1979, Madonna was a dancer on Patrick Hernandez' tour, where she boogied to his hit "Born To Be Alive."

"Criminal" is Fiona Apple's only chart hit. Royalties from it allow her to make music on her terms, releasing albums several years apart.

Tom Cochrane wrote "Life Is A Highway" to pull himself out of a funk following an exhausting humanitarian trip to Africa.

When "Believe" hit #1 in America, it made Cher, age 52, the oldest woman ever to top the chart.

Prince kept doves at his Paisley Park mansion. And yes, sometimes they did cry.
"Mr. Jones" took on new meaning when the song about a misguided view of fame made Adam famous.
Smith breaks down some of his worship tracks as well as his mainstream hits, including "I Will Be Here For You" and "A Place In This World."
Just how much did these monsters of rock dabble in the occult?
Taylor talks about "The Machine" - the hits, the videos and Clive Davis.
Michelle Branch talks about "Everywhere," "The Game Of Love," and her run-in with a Christian broadcasting network.