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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  • Bob Halligan Jr. (Judas Priest, Kiss, Ceili Rain)Bob Halligan Jr. (Judas Priest, Kiss, Ceili Rain)Songwriter Bob Halligan Jr. on how he went from writing songs for Judas Priest ("Some Heads Are Gonna Roll") and Kix ("Don't Close Your Eyes") to leading the Celtic rock group Ceili Rain.
  • Saffron of RepublicaSaffron of RepublicaRepublica lead singer Saffron on "Ready To Go," her conversation with Wes Craven, and the house music scene in the early '90s.
  • Love In The Dark by Abe Partridge Track by TrackLove In The Dark by Abe Partridge Track by TrackThe Alabama singer-songwriter Abe Partridge takes us track by track through his album Love In The Dark.
  • Romeo VoidRomeo VoidRomeo Void members Debora Iyall, Frank Zincavage and Peter Woods talk about key tracks like "Never Say Never" and explain what distinguished the band musically.
  • Disco Lemonade: The Strangest Songs of the '90s ExplainedDisco Lemonade: The Strangest Songs of the '90s ExplainedFinding meaning in the strangest songs of the '90s, including "Peaches," "Flagpole Sitta," and "Stay."
  • Alex ForbesAlex ForbesSongwriter and songwriting coach Alex Forbes with the "Don't Rush Me" story, lots of practical songwriting advice, and a discussion of songs with the best first lines.
  • Fast Leiser of Fun Lovin' CriminalsFast Leiser of Fun Lovin' CriminalsFun Lovin' Criminals founder Fast Leiser tells the stories behind some of their biggest songs and wildest adventures.
  • Dave StewartDave StewartDave Stewart of Eurythmics talks about "Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)," writing songs with Tom Petty, and his new album, Ebony McQueen.
  • Kurtis BlowKurtis BlowRap pioneer Kurtis Blow talks about "The Breaks," the evolution of sampling, and "Sun City."
  • Paul OverstreetPaul OverstreetPaul Overstreet tells the stories behind many of the hits he wrote, including "Forever And Ever, Amen," "Look At Me," and "She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy."