The first use of the term "bro-country" in print was used to describe "Cruise," the breezy hit from Florida Georgia Line that checks the boxes of girls, trucks and back roads.
The Hall & Oates hit "Everything Your Heart Desires" has no rhymes.
Ed Sheeran's first single was "The A Team," a song about a drug-addicted prostitute.
"Forever" by Chris Brown was written for a Wrigley's Doublemint Gum commercial. The full song contains the gum's tagline: "Double your pleasure, double your fun."
Mick Jagger was a little freaked out when Maroon 5 released "Moves Like Jagger," a celebration of his stage moves. "It puts a bit of pressure on me when I go out dancing," he said.
The men of Sparks on their album Hippopotamus, and how Morrissey handled it when they suggested he lighten up.
Songs that seem to glorify violence against women are often misinterpreted - but not always.
The country sweetheart opines about the demands of touring and talks about writing songs with her famous father.
The Yardbirds drummer explains how they created their sound and talks about working with their famous guitarists.
The guitarist/songwriter explains how he came up with his signature sound, and deconstructs some classic Fear Factory songs.
Kristian talks songwriting technique, like how the chorus should redefine the story, and how to write a song backwards.
