Pink Floyd's "Talkin' Hawkin'" uses a sample of Stephen Hawking's synthesized voice taken from a speech he made for a 1994 British Telecom commercial.
Elton John's "Rocket Man" is based on a Ray Bradbury story called The Rocket Man published in 1951.
The songwriting team Leiber and Stoller wrote "Hound Dog" for a blues singer named Big Mama Thronton, who first recorded the song in 1953. Elvis covered it in 1956, and it became his biggest hit.
Ellie Goulding's hit single "Burn" was originally demoed by Leona Lewis for her 2011 Glassheart album. She scrapped the tune when the project was retooled to include more ballads.
Al Green's commitment classic "Let's Stay Together" launched Tina Turner's comeback when she covered the song in 1983.
The title of Florence + the Machine's "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful" was inspired by the Los Angeles skyline.
Lyrics don't always follow the rules of grammar. Can you spot the ones that don't?
Do you know the girl singer on Eminem's "Stan"? If so, this quiz is for you.
Find out how God and glam metal go together from the Stryper frontman.
In this talk from the '80s, the Kansas frontman talks turning to God and writing "Dust In The Wind."
The head of Drake's estate shares his insights on the late folk singer's life and music.
Brenda talks about the inspiration that drove her to write hit songs like "Get Here" and "Piano in the Dark," and why a lack of formal music training can be a songwriter's best asset.