Post Malone came up with "White Iverson" after getting braids in his hair and thinking they looked like basketball legend Allen Iverson's signature cornrows.
"Master Blaster (Jammin')" is Stevie Wonder's tribute to Bob Marley, released less than a year before Marley died.
"True" by Spandau Ballet is about chief songwriter Gary Kemp's unrequited love for Altered Images singer and Gregory's Girl star Clare Grogan.
Props to Aretha Franklin: her song "Respect" introduced the term "propers" as a sign of proper respect.
"All Star" was written as a confidence builder for fans who were bullied for liking Smash Mouth.
The Four Tops' "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)" was written by the Motown team of Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland and Eddie Holland. The phrase "Sugar pie, honey bunch" was something Dozier's grandfather used to say when he was a kid.
"How much does it cost? I'll buy it?" Another songwriter told Jonathan to change these lyrics. Good thing he ignored this advice.
When singers started spoofing their own songs on Sesame Street, the results were both educational and hilarious - here are the best of them.
One of the most popular classical vocalists in the land is lining up a trip to space, which is the inspiration for many of her songs.
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.
The outlaw country icon talks about the spiritual element of his songwriting and his Bob Dylan mention.
What's the deal with "Summer of '69"? Bryan explains what the song is really about, and shares more of his songwriting insights.
