Neil Young was married when he wrote "Cinnamon Girl," which clearly was not about his wife. He had a hard time explaining it to her.
Billy Ocean's "Caribbean Queen" was also recorded as "European Queen" and "African Queen" for release on those continents.
Sam Smith's "Writing's On The Wall" was the first ever James Bond theme song to reach #1 in the UK.
The Annie Lennox hit "No More I Love You's" is a cover, originally sung by a man.
"On The Floor" by Jennifer Lopez samples the 1989 song "Lambada," which you might remember is about "The Forbidden Dance."
Justin Timberlake originally wrote "Gone" for Michael Jackson, but his team turned it down, so 'N Sync cut it instead.
Meshell Ndegeocello talks about recording "Wild Night" with John Mellencamp, and explains why she shied away from the spotlight.
Charlotte was established in the LA punk scene when a freaky girl named Belinda approached her wearing a garbage bag.
When singers started spoofing their own songs on Sesame Street, the results were both educational and hilarious - here are the best of them.
Taylor talks about "The Machine" - the hits, the videos and Clive Davis.
The "All I Want" singer went through a long depression, playing some shows when he didn't want to be alive.
U2, Carly Simon, Joanna Newsom, Brian Wilson and Fiona Apple have all gone to Van Dyke Parks to make their songs exceptional.