Kelly Clarkson's coronation song when she won American Idol in 2002 was "A Moment Like This," which was released as her first single and went to #1. Every finalist that season recorded the song in case they won.
At the end of AC/DC's "Night Prowler," you hear Bon Scott say, "Shazbot, Nanu Nunu." Those were Robin Williams' sayings on his TV show Mork & Mindy. Scott was a big fan.
"November Rain" by Guns N' Roses has a literary influence: The lyric is based on a story called Without You by Del James.
The Fratellis song "Chelsea Dagger" was named for their lead singer's wife - it was her burlesque name.
"Whip It" by Devo is about the rah-rah affirmations delivered by politicians and motivational speakers who often have ulterior motives.
Chris tells the story of "Wicked Game," talks milkshakes and moonpies at Sun Records, and explains why women always get their way.
Dan cracked the Top 40 with "Ritual," then went to India and spent 2 hours with the Dalai Lama.
An interview with Dr. John Covach, music professor at the University of Rochester whose free online courses have become wildly popular.
Despite appearances on Carson, Leno and a Pennebaker film, Williams remains a hidden treasure.
