"Wanted Dead Or Alive" by Bon Jovi got the Unplugged craze going when Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora performed it with just their acoustic guitars at the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards.
The band Simple Minds took their name from the line "He's so simple minded he can't drive his module" in David Bowie's "The Jean Genie."
"Every Breath You Take" by The Police feels like a love song, but a careful listen reveals it's about a stalker. Sting called it "a nasty little song, really rather evil. It's about jealousy and surveillance and ownership."
The song "Knock On Wood" was confusing to UK listeners because the saying there is "Touch Wood."
"Sister Christian" was written by Night Ranger drummer Kelly Keagy, who was imploring his younger sister to be careful in her reckless youth, especially when "motoring" (driving around) with friends.
"I Got You Babe" made Sonny Bono the only person to perform on a #1 hit and also get elected to congress.
The longtime Eagle talks about soaring back to his solo career, and what he learned about songwriting in the group.
One of the first successful female singer-songwriters, Janis had her first hit in 1967 at age 15.
Genesis' key-man re-examines his solo career and the early days of music video.
On the "schizoid element" of his lyrics, and a famous line from "Everything Zen."
Sheryl Crow's longtime songwriting partner/guitarist Jeff Trott reveals the stories behind many of the singer's hits, and what its like to be a producer for Leighton Meester and Max Gomez.
Smith breaks down some of his worship tracks as well as his mainstream hits, including "I Will Be Here For You" and "A Place In This World."