Carl 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.
Dee Snider For The Love Of Metal Track By TrackDee Snider takes us through every track on his 2018 solo album, For The Love Of Metal.
Lamont DozierMotown legend Lamont Dozier talks about winning over The Funk Brothers, getting Marvin Gaye out of his comfort zone, and what's really going on in "Band Of Gold."
Livingston TaylorSinger, songwriter and Berklee professor Livingston Taylor on the psychology of songwriting and stage performance.
Dishwalla Founding Frontman JR RichardsFormer Dishwalla lead singer JR Richards tells the "Counting Blue Cars" story, and explains what it's like watching his band go on without him.
Tower Of Power: Tales From The First 50 YearsGroup leader Emilio Castillo explains how the band overcame disco and drug addiction to make some of their best horn-powered soul 50 years after they formed.
The "Three Things" Rule And More Songwriting Tips From Jim BrickmanJim Brickman with some sage advice on songwriting, including where to begin, how to turn a phrase, and his "three things" rule.
Jon Carroll of Starland Vocal BandJon explains his conflicted relationship with "Afternoon Delight," which won him the Best New Artist Grammy at age 19.
Cheerleaders In Music VideosIt started with a bouncy MTV classic. Nirvana and MCR made them scary, then Gwen, Avril and Madonna put on the pom poms.
Colin Macleod - Bloodlines Track By TrackThe Scottish singer formerly known as The Boy Who Trapped The Sun takes us through his album Bloodlines.