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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  • Ralph Casale  - Session ProRalph 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 CodyPhilip CodyA talented lyricist, Philip helped revive Neil Sedaka's career with the words to "Laughter In The Rain" and "Bad Blood."
  • Steve Jobs Greatest HitsSteve Jobs Greatest Hits30 seconds at a time, Steve Jobs opened up new musical worlds with his song selections for Apple commercials.
  • Henry McCulloughHenry McCulloughThe only Irishman to play at Woodstock (backing Joe Cocker), Henry was an early member of Paul McCartney's band Wings.
  • Tony Hiller and Brotherhood of ManTony Hiller and Brotherhood of ManTony Hiller, the man behind Brotherhood of Man, is one of the most prolific and successful songwriters in the UK. He tells the stories of their three #1 hits, including the one that one the Eurovision Song Contest.
  • Surprising Guest MusiciansSurprising Guest MusiciansMichael Jackson, David Bowie and Elton John all got high-profile help on famous songs.
  • Stax TodayStax TodayHome to Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes and The Staple Singers, Stax Records finally has their music catalog and their legacy in order.
  • Glen BurtnikGlen BurtnikOn Glen's résumé: hit songwriter, Facebook dominator, and member of Styx.
  • Benny MardonesBenny MardonesHis song "Into The Night" is one of the most-played of all time. For Benny, it took him to hell and back.
  • Don Brewer of Grand FunkDon Brewer of Grand FunkThe drummer and one of the primary songwriters in Grand Funk talks rock stardom and Todd Rundgren.