
Many people believe "Hotel California" is about a mental institution called the Camarillo, but the Eagles say it's about materialism and excess.

"Rio" by Duran Duran is a metaphor for America, where the band was trying to break through.

James Taylor wrote "Sweet Baby James" during a road trip to Virginia in honor of his brother’s new baby, also named James, whom he was about to meet for the first time.

"Mercedes Boy" by Pebbles is about a real guy she fell in love with - they both drove Mercedes when she wrote it.

"One Way Or Another" is based on a stalker who creeped out Blondie lead singer Debbie Harry.
Prince is shrouded in mystery, making him an excellent candidate for Fact or Fiction. Is he really a Scientologist? Does he own an exotic animal?
How well do you know your protest songs (including the one that went to #1)?
Country songs with titles so bizarre they can't possibly be real... or can they?
The lead singer and pianist for Procol Harum, Gary talks about finding the musical ideas to match the words.
Steppenwolf frontman John Kay talks about "Magic Carpet Ride," "Born To Be Wild," and what he values more than awards and accolades.
Charlie discusses the songs that made him a Southern Rock icon, and settles the Devil vs. Johnny argument once and for all.