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.
Catt GravittAn inside look at the Nashville music machine from Catt Gravitt, co-writer of "Alone With You" (Jake Owen), "Where You Are" (Rascal Flatts) and "Why Ya Wanna" (Jana Kramer).
Chris O'Connor of Primitive Radio GodsThe enigmatic songwriter of the '90s classic "Standing Outside a Broken Phone Booth With Money in My Hand" talks about his twisted turns through the music industry.
Liz LongleyRecently signed to Sugar Hill Records, Longley talks about what she learned at Berklee and recording her first album for the label.
Daryl Hall: "There's another way of looking at the world"Daryl tells the "Say It Isn't So" story, explains why "Kiss On My List" is an unfinished piece, and talks about what it was like writing songs with his girlfriend. 
"Private Eyes" - The Story Behind the SongHow a goofy detective movie, a disenchanted director and an unlikely songwriter led to one of the biggest hits in pop history.
Colt FordThe country rapper talks about some of his biggest hits, including "Drivin' Around Song" and "Dirt Road Anthem."
Oh What A Night: How the '70s song set in the '60s became a hit in the '90sA generation after it hit #1 in the '70s, a masterful remix brought "December 1963" back to the charts in the '90s. Here's the story of this venerable and versatile hit.
Our God Reigns: A Worship Song StoryLenny Smith explains how his spiritual journey (and seven years in seminary) culminated in the worship song favorite "Our God Reigns."
Scrooge Writes a Christmas Song: The "Christmas Wrapping" StoryBah, Humbug. Christmas alone in New York gave Chris Butler of The Waitresses the idea for "Christmas Wrapping," a most unusual festive favorite.
Status Quo Frontman Francis RossiWomen are the topic of many of the hits Francis Rossi wrote for Status Quo, including "Pictures of Matchstick Men." He answers the question: Who are these girls?