Get the Stories Behind the Songs With 'Chicken Soup for the Soul'

By Scott Tomford Posted Jan 14th 2010 11:45AM

A song always means a different thing to a different person. For some, it reminds them of a bad relationship, for others a reminder of the love in their lives. While we all know what our favorite songs mean to us, haven't you wondered what they meant to the people who wrote them? Well, thanks to 'Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Story Behind the Song,' you'll finally know.

Featuring the singers and songwriters behind hits like Christina Aguilera's 'Fighter,' Kanye West's 'Welcome to the Heartbreak' and John Legend's 'Ordinary People,' among others, you'll never hear your favorite songs the same way after reading the book.

To celebrate the book's release, we've got a few exclusive stories behind the songs from Everclear's Art Alexakis ('Father of Mine'), Diane Warren (Celine Dion's 'Because You Loved Me'), and Lamont Dozier (The Supremes' 'Where Did Our Love Go?'). Not only that, but we've also got a video that lets you know about the inspiration for another important story: the book itself! Check it out below.