Song ''Shooting Star" from their second album ''Straight Shooter'', which told the story of a rock star who died early, was lyrically inspired by the drug and alcohol related deaths of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Jim Morrison.

Meaning of song ''Bad Company'' from their self-titled album comes from the movie of the same name featuring Jeff Bridges and Barry Brown. The introductory three chords of the song are also in the movie. The Joni Mitchell song "Woodstock" from 1970 uses the same chords and piano figure.

Song ''Can't Get Enough'' From 1974 self-titled album features in the film "What The Bleep To We Know!?" (2004)