Neil Young later apologized for "Southern Man," calling it "accusatory and condescending" in its portrayal of the American South.
"I Can See Clearly Now" by Johnny Nash was the first reggae song to hit #1 in America on the Hot 100.
"Heaven Is A Place On Earth" writer Ellen Shipley got the idea for the song from a gas station greeting card that said "Heaven On Earth."
Neil Young rarely allows his songs to be sampled, but he let the Canadian group Redlight King use "Old Man" in their 2011 song, also called "Old Man."
The love is growing in the '70s hit "Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)" because rosemary is the name of an herb.
"All Around The World" by Lisa Stansfield has a sultry spoken intro inspired by Barry White. He was honored by the homage, and in 1992 joined Stansfield to record a duet version of the song.
Jim talks about the impact of "The Middle" and uses a tree metaphor to describe his songwriting philosophy.
Writing great prog metal isn't easy, especially when it's for 60 musicians.
Deep Purple's guitarist since 1994, Steve talks about writing songs with the band and how he puts his own spin on "Smoke On The Water."
Roger reveals the songwriting formula Clive Davis told him, and if "Eight Miles High" is really about drugs.
Rufus Wainwright on "Hallelujah," his album Unfollow The Rules, and getting into his "lyric trance" on 12-hour walks.
Mike Rutherford talks about the "Silent Running" storyline and "Land Of Confusion" in the age of Trump.