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.
Spooner OldhamHis keyboard work helped define the Muscle Shoals sound and make him an integral part of many Neil Young recordings. Spooner is also an accomplished songwriter, whose hits include "I'm Your Puppet" and "Cry Like A Baby." 
He's So Fine: The Ronnie Mack StoryCancer took the life of Ronnie Mack just before he could see his Gold Record for "He's So Fine," the song he wrote for his group The Chiffons. 
Little RichardWas Long Tall Sally a cross-dresser? Did he really set his piano on fire? See if you know the real stories about one of rock's greatest innovators.
Dean PitchfordDean wrote the screenplay and lyrics to all the songs in Footloose. His other hits include "Fame" and "All The Man That I Need." 
Gary LewisGary Lewis and the Playboys had seven Top 10 hits despite competition from The Beatles. Gary talks about the hits, his famous father, and getting drafted. 
Richard MarxRichard explains how Joe Walsh kickstarted his career, and why he chose Hazard, Nebraska for a hit. 
British Session Star Vic FlickVic talks about his contributions to the James Bond theme and other hits he played on. 
Carol KayeA top session musician, Carol played on hundreds of hits by The Beach Boys, The Monkees, Frank Sinatra and many others. 
Ralph Casale - Session ProA top New York studio musician, Ralph played guitar on many '60s hits, including "Lightnin' Strikes," "A Lover's Concerto" and "I Am A Rock." 
Philip CodyA talented lyricist, Philip helped revive Neil Sedaka's career with the words to "Laughter In The Rain" and "Bad Blood."