Bruno Mars' "Just The Way You Are" was originally written with Cee-Lo Green in mind, but the Gnarls Barkley singer didn't feel it was right for him.
Katy Perry's breakout hit, "I Kissed A Girl," was surprising to those familiar with her past: Her parents were pastors and she started off singing Christian music.
Sia Furler wrote “Titanium” and originally wanted to give the tune to Katy Perry. She turned it down so David Guetta recorded it instead using Sia's original demo guide vocal.
Ann Peebles' "I Can't Stand The Rain" originated from a comment made by the singer to her husband, Don Bryant, when they were preparing to head out to a blues show and it began tipping down with rain.
Bob Marley's backup singers, The I Threes, claim they are the "Three Little Birds" in his famous song.
Don McLean's "American Pie" starts in mono and gradually goes to stereo. It isn't full stereo until the end of the song, which is over 8 minutes long.
Roger reveals the songwriting formula Clive Davis told him, and if "Eight Miles High" is really about drugs.
Webb talks about his classic songs "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," "Wichita Lineman" and "MacArthur Park."
One of the most dynamic bass player/songwriters of his time, Chris is the only member of Yes who has been with the band since they formed in 1968.
Laura Nyro talks about her complex, emotionally rich songwriting and how she supports women's culture through her art.
The "All I Want" singer went through a long depression, playing some shows when he didn't want to be alive.
Songwriters have used cards and card games to make sense of heartache, togetherness, and even Gonorrhea.