Snap! were two German producers. When they needed a rapper, they found one on the American army base there and had him rap on "The Power."
"Spoonman" by Soundgarden is about a real street performer in Seattle: Artis the Spoonman.
There really is a Girl From Ipanema. Her name is Helo Pinheiro, and she would walk "Like a samba" past the bar the songwriters frequented, providing the inspiration.
Iggy Pop wrote "Lust For Life" with David Bowie, who came up with the music on a ukulele.
"Rosanna" by Toto got its name from the actress Rosanna Arquette, who was dating Toto keyboard player Steve Porcaro.
Bobby Freeman's '50s hit "Do You Want To Dance" was also a Hot 100 hit for Del Shannon, The Beach Boys, The Mamas & the Papas, Bette Midler and the Ramones.
Taylor talks about "The Machine" - the hits, the videos and Clive Davis.
With a few clues (Works at a diner, dreams of running away), can you name the character in the song?
In 1986, a Stephen King novella was made into a movie, with a classic song serving as title, soundtrack and tone.
It wasn't her biggest hit as a songwriter (that would be "Bette Davis Eyes"), but "Put a Little Love in Your Heart" had a family connection for Jackie.
Holly Knight talks about some of the hit songs she wrote, including "The Warrior," "Never" and "The Best," and explains some songwriting philosophy, including how to think of a bridge.
The longtime bassist of Earth, Wind & Fire discusses how his band came to do a holiday album, and offers insight into some of the greatest dance/soul tunes of all-time.