Mariah Carey's "My All" is about her affair with New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter.
Nelly's "Country Grammar" is a celebration of his hometown of St. Louis, which some folks from the coasts consider "country" because it's in the Midwest.
The '40s hit "Rum and Coca-Cola" is really about American soldiers soliciting prostitutes in Trinidad.
Iggy Pop wrote "Lust For Life" with David Bowie, who came up with the music on a ukulele.
Van Halen's first #1 hit was "Jump," an unusual song for the band because the lead instrument was synthesizer, not guitar.
These Three famous songs actually describe how they were written - late into the evening.
The co-writer/guitarist on many Alice Cooper hits, Dick was also Lou Reed's axeman on the Rock n' Roll Animal album.
One of the first successful female singer-songwriters, Janis had her first hit in 1967 at age 15.
Meshell Ndegeocello talks about recording "Wild Night" with John Mellencamp, and explains why she shied away from the spotlight.
The original voice of Snap! this story is filled with angry drag queens, video impersonators and Chaka Khan.
Ron Nevison explains in very clear terms the Quadrophenia concept and how Heart staged their resurgence after being dropped by their record company.
