Blog Entries by Carl Wiser

Author Carl WiserCarl was a disc jockey in Hartford, Connecticut when he founded Songfacts as a way to tell the stories behind the songs. You can also find him on Rock's Backpages.
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  • Question Mark of ? and the Mysterians (96 Tears)Question Mark of ? and the Mysterians (96 Tears)The mystery man behind "96 Tears" tells the story of the song (sort of).
  • Television founder Richard LloydTelevision founder Richard LloydRichard Lloyd on the CBGB bands, his latest solo album, and the biggest misconception about Television.
  • Vicki Peterson of the BanglesVicki Peterson of the BanglesBangles singer/songwriter/guitarist Vicki Peterson on the Paisley Underground, The Goonies, and "Walk Like An Egyptian."
  • Graham Gouldman of 10ccGraham Gouldman of 10cc10cc founder Graham Gouldman talks about seeing chords in colors and writing hits for The Hollies, Jeff Beck and The Yardbirds.
  • Tony Scalzo of FastballTony Scalzo of FastballFastball frontman Tony Scalzo talks about "The Way" and shares his thoughts on being labeled a '90s band.
  • Which Restaurants Are Most Mentioned In Song Lyrics?Which Restaurants Are Most Mentioned In Song Lyrics?Katy Perry mentions McDonald's, Beyoncé calls out Red Lobster, and Supertramp shouts out Taco Bell - we found the 10 restaurants most often mentioned in songs.
  • Modern Happiness With Eric HutchinsonModern Happiness With Eric HutchinsonHow does Prozac affect songwriting? Eric Hutchinson found out when he made his Modern Happiness album.
  • 90s Music Quiz 290s Music Quiz 2Our second '90s quiz, this time with a one-hit-wonder, a song with lyrics in Spanish, and Austin Powers.
  • Billy GibbonsBilly GibbonsBilly Gibbons on his solo album The Big Bad Blues, the hidden gem in the ZZ Top catalog, and how he feels about having a song synched to figure skating.
  • Rick AstleyRick AstleyRick Astley on "Never Gonna Give You Up," "Cry For Help," and his remarkable resurgence that gave him another #1 UK album.