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.
Smash Mouth Songwriter Greg CampGreg breaks down the outcast anthem "All Star" and explains why he left the group.
Paula ColePaula Cole breaks down "Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?" and talks about the double-edged sword of success after her star turns at the Grammy Awards and Lilith Fair.
Lois Blaisch ("Could've Been")The flowers he gave her were just about to die, but they gave Lois inspiration for the #1 Tiffany hit "Could've Been."
Gilmore Girls Composer Sam PhillipsPhillips explains how she does the music for Gilmore Girls and talks about some of her most personal songs.
Peter Carlin On His Book Homeward Bound: The Life Of Paul SimonThe author of Homeward Bound: The Life Of Paul Simon explains how he wrote the book and what he learned about Simon.
The Cure Founder Lol TolhurstThe Cure co-founder talks about his time in the band, including the beer-can mountain they built while recording an album.
David LanzA top piano composer, Lanz explains how the likes of Yanni, Kenny G and Enya became wildly popular.
Mark CollieMark talks about his roles in Nashville and The Punisher, and explains why he played a prison.
