The death of John Lennon was an influence on the Stevie Nicks hit "Edge Of Seventeen." He's the one with the "words of a poet and voice from a choir."
The "Don't Stop Believin'" lyric was inspired by Sunset Boulevard, making it perfect for the Rock of Ages musical.
Katy Perry says her 2008 song "Ur So Gay" is about "guys who wear the guyliner, steal your jeans, and that whole almost hipster emo scene."
"All I Want For Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey was the first ringtone certified Gold.
"Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers was inspired by the Jack Lemmon movie Days of Wine and Roses.
Wang Chung's '80s classic "Dance Hall Days" is about how things can start simple but end up complex. First you "take your baby by the hand," but by the end she has an amethyst in her mouth.
Does Angus really drink himself silly? Did their name come from a sewing machine? See if you can spot the real stories about AC/DC.
Rickie Lee Jones on songwriting, social media, and how she's handling Trump.
For songwriters, Johnny represents the American man. He has been angry, cool, magic, a rebel and, of course, marching home.
If the name Citizen Dick means anything to you, there's a chance you'll get some of these right.
In this talk from the '80s, the Kansas frontman talks turning to God and writing "Dust In The Wind."
Bridesmaids, Reservoir Dogs, Willy Wonka - just a few of the flicks where characters discuss specific songs, sometimes as a prelude to murder.