Fleetwood Mac's "Gypsy" is about Stevie Nicks' best friend, who died of leukemia.
Snap! were two German producers. When they needed a rapper, they found one on the American army base there and had him rap on "The Power."
Celine Dion's 1998 festive tune "The Magic of Christmas Day (God Bless Us Everyone)" came from an unlikely source. It was penned by Dee Snider of the heavy metal band Twisted Sister.
"Islands in the Stream" was originally written by The Bee Gees as an R&B song. It was originally written by the brothers for Marvin Gaye, however it was recorded instead as a duet by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton with the Gibb Brothers also contributing vocals.
The title of Florence + the Machine's "How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful" was inspired by the Los Angeles skyline.
"Name" by The Goo Goo Dolls was partly inspired by lead singer John Rzeznik's flirtation with the MTV VJ Kennedy, who didn't want him to tell anyone her real name.
"Mony Mony," "Crimson and Clover," "Draggin' The Line"... the hits kept coming for Tommy James, and in a plot line fit for a movie, his record company was controlled by the mafia.
Howard explains his positive songwriting method and how uplifting songs can carry a deeper message.
Dave reveals the inspiration for "Feelin' Alright" and explains how the first song he ever wrote became the biggest hit for his band Traffic.
Songs where something goes horribly wrong (literally or metaphorically), and help is needed right away.
'80s music ambassadors Wang Chung pick their top tracks of the decade, explaining what makes each one so special.
Untangling the events that led to the "Stairway To Heaven" lawsuit.