Harry Chapin's wife Sandy wrote the lyrics to "Cat's In The Cradle," which were actually about her first husband.
Many people believe "Hotel California" is about a mental institution called the Camarillo, but the Eagles say it's about materialism and excess.
Prince kept doves at his Paisley Park mansion. And yes, sometimes they did cry.
"I'll Melt With You" by Modern English is about a couple who melt together because a nuclear bomb drops.
The Queen song "Killer Queen," according to lead singer Freddie Mercury, is about a high-class call girl.
Jay-Z was going to ask Mary J. Blige to duet on "Empire State of Mind," but he decided on Alicia Keys when he heard the piano stabs on the track.
Into the vaults for Bruce Pollock's 1984 conversation with the esteemed bluesman. Hooker talks about transforming a Tony Bennett classic and why you don't have to be sad and lonely to write the blues.
"25 or 6 to 4" to "Semi-Charmed Life" - see if you can spot the songs that are really about drugs.
Lita talks about how they wrote songs in The Runaways, and how she feels about her biggest hit being written by somebody else.
The singer/bassist for Concrete Blonde talks about how her songs come from clairvoyance, and takes us through the making of their hit "Joey."
Is Owl City on a quest for another hit like "Fireflies?" Adam answers that question and explains the influences behind many others.
Justin wrote the classic "Nights In White Satin," but his fondest musical memories are from a different decade.