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The honest and funny moments that led to Mike Ness, the vocalist and songwriter for Social Distortion, to write two of his greatest punk anthems: Ball and Chain and Story of My Life.

Brill Building legend Neil Sedaka relates the story behind his massive comeback, the number one smash "Laughter in the Rain" and how Elton John helped him..

We celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of the 1960s pivotal songs, Aquarius (Let the Sunshine In) with never before seen insight on the number one hit.

Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Mary Wilson of the Supremes and legendary songwriter Lamont Dozier tell the hilarious story behind the inspiration of the Motown classic Stop! in the the Name of Love

Ann Wilson of Heart, the air raid siren of rock and first lady of the arena, recounts the shocking inspiration behind the otherworldly 1977 classic, "Barracuda."

Celebrating 50 years, Tommy James shares the story behind the 60s psychedelic pop standard Crimson and Clover that went to number one and influenced generations that followed.

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell and Astro, both founding members of the original band tell the charming story of covering the Neil Diamond song, Red, Red Wine and how it went to number one years after their version was released.

The latin God of rock, Carlos Santana assesses the catalyst behind his classic rock masterpiece "Black Magic Woman" and its debt to a lesser known bluesman.

Released in 1999, "Smooth" is the second biggest hit in the history of the Billboard Hot 100 and the only song to appear on two-decade end Billboard song charts.

The story behind the 1980s classic "Your Love" from Tony Lewis the lead singer of british power pop band, The Outfield, A song well known by it's famous opening line: "Josie's on a Vacation Far Away".

Released in 1957, "Chances Are" quickly became a top 10 hit and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame decades later in 1998. Check out the story behind the magical pop standard "Chances Are."

Jason Mraz shares the spiritual story behind his multi-generational, Grammy-nominated hit single "I'm Yours". Released in 2008, "I'm Yours" is one of Mraz's biggest hits to date.

The story behind the '80s classic, "Talking in Your Sleep" as told by Wally Palmer and Mike Skill of the Romantics.

The 2000s were ushered in by this number one rock hit by Multi-Platinum mega band, 3 Doors Down. Here the song is broken down by lead singer and writer Brad Arnold and lead guitarist Matt Roberts...

Electronic pioneer Gary Numan breaks down the genesis of the New Wave staple, Cars the top 10 hit from 1980 and it's domination of every espect of our culture.

The late Eddie Money tells the story behind his classic rock standard "Two Tickets to Paradise".

The number one hit from 1983, "Africa" is broken down by Toto members Steve Lukather, David Paich, and Steven Porcaro from its use on the Family Guy to Stranger Things to the Weezer cover...

This mini-documentary features the world’s greatest stunt guitarist and supreme virtuoso, Steve Vai, as he tells the incredible story behind his signature song “For the Love of God.”

The hilarious story behind the all time rock standard, "Eye of the Tiger" as told by co-songwriter and former member of Survivor, Jim Peterik.

The never-before told story of an experience from Johnny Cash's life as told by country music songwriting legend Rodney Crowell.

Reo Speedwagon front man, Kevin Cronin talks about the out of the blue inspiration for the number one hit power ballad "Can't Fight This Feeling" and how it continues to rupture pop culture.

Released in 1998, "Iris" by The Goo Goo Dolls became of of the biggest alternative rock staples of the 90s, as well as one of the biggest genre crossover hits in the history of popular music.

The Soundtrack King, Kenny Loggins shares the story behind the smash hit Danger Zone from the 1986 blockbuster, Top Gun, with appearances by Terri Nunn of Berlin, Mickey Thomas of Starship and Toto.