
On Metallica's "The Unforgiven," James Hetfield modeled his vocals on Chris Isaak.

Bruce Sprinsteen said "Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)" was "the best love song I ever wrote."

"Cum On Feel The Noise" was originally recorded by the British glam band Slade in 1973. Quiet Riot had their first hit with the song when they recorded it in 1983.

Adele got the title "Rolling In The Deep" from the British saying "Roll Deep," which means to look after someone. She was "rolling deep" with her boyfriend until he betrayed her.

Michael Jackson's "Human Nature" was written by the keyboard player from Toto, who was working on the Thriller album.
"Stay" by Lisa Loeb was the first #1 hit by an unsigned artist. It got a boost from Ethan Hawke, who got it into a movie he starred in called Reality Bites.
On the "schizoid element" of his lyrics, and a famous line from "Everything Zen."
One of rock's top photographers talks about artistry in photography, raising funds for a documentary, and enjoying a County Fair with Tom Waits.
The good doctor shares some candid insights on recording with Phil Spector and The Black Keys.
In the name of song explanation, Al talks about scoring heroin for William Burroughs, and that's not even the most shocking story in this one.
The "A Thousand Miles" singer on what she thinks of her song being used in White Chicks and how she captured a song from a dream.
The singer-songwriter Melanie talks about her spiritual awakening at Woodstock, "Brand New Key," and why songwriting is an art, not a craft.