
The Genesis song "Invisible Touch" was inspired by the Prince-written Sheila E. track "The Glamorous Life."

"Happy Xmas (War Is Over)" is based on billboards John Lennon and Yoko Ono posted two years earlier declaring "War Is Over! If You Want It."

Moby says that "We Are All Made Of Stars" is scientifically accurate, since all matter originates from stardust.

Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together" was the best-selling song of the 2000s in the US.

Aretha Franklin didn't drive, but one of her biggest hits was a car song: "Freeway Of Love."

Otis Redding often ad-libbed vocals at the end of songs, but for "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" he just whistled instead - it became some of the most famous whistling in song history.
When you have a song called "Fire," it's tempting to set one - these guys did.
Doors expert Jim Cherry, author of The Doors Examined, talks about some of their defining songs and exposes some Jim Morrison myths.
A top New York studio musician, Ralph played guitar on many '60s hits, including "Lightnin' Strikes," "A Lover's Concerto" and "I Am A Rock."
The outlaw country icon talks about the spiritual element of his songwriting and his Bob Dylan mention.
Rudolf, Bob Dylan and the Singing Dogs all show up in this Fact or Fiction for seasonal favorites.
Zac tells the story of Hanson's massive hit "MMMbop," and talks about how brotherly bonds effect their music.