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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  • Colin HayColin HayEstablished as a redoubtable singer-songwriter, the Men At Work frontman explains how religion, sobriety and Jack Nicholson play into his songwriting.
  • TiffanyTiffanyThe '80s pop star on songwriting, selfies, her hit Beatles cover, and her dance moves.
  • Jim Adkins of Jimmy Eat WorldJim Adkins of Jimmy Eat WorldJim talks about the impact of "The Middle" and uses a tree metaphor to describe his songwriting philosophy.
  • Eric HutchinsonEric HutchinsonThe "OK, It's Alright With Me" singer knew for years he might have Myotonic muscular dystrophy - he finally got the diagnosis.
  • Rickie Lee JonesRickie Lee JonesRickie Lee Jones on songwriting, social media, and how she's handling Trump.
  • Track By Track: Buzz Cason - PassionTrack By Track: Buzz Cason - PassionBuzz Cason breaks down the tracks on his 2017 album Passion.
  • Def Leppard QuizDef Leppard QuizCan you name Def Leppard's only #1 hit in America? Get rocked with this adrenalized quiz.
  • Never Trust A Grown Man With A PonytailNever Trust A Grown Man With A PonytailA radio pro with backstage stories, including an "interview" with Prince.
  • Simon Kirke (Bad Company, Free)Simon Kirke (Bad Company, Free)Simon tells the origin stories behind the Bad Company band name, "All Right Now," "Shooting Star," and the one they recorded at a campfire.
  • Behind the Video: "Amerika" by WintersleepBehind the Video: "Amerika" by WintersleepDirector Scott Cudmore discusses the Wintersleep video for "Amerika."