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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  • Penny Ford of Snap!Penny Ford of Snap!The original voice of Snap! this story is filled with angry drag queens, video impersonators and Chaka Khan.
  • Pegi YoungPegi YoungAfter many years working on the Bridge School, Pegi is establishing her career as a singer/songwriter.
  • Jaret Reddick of Bowling for SoupJaret Reddick of Bowling for SoupIs it goofy fun, or is there real meaning in these songs? And all about the Phineas and Ferb theme.
  • Dan ReedDan ReedDan cracked the Top 40 with "Ritual," then went to India and spent 2 hours with the Dalai Lama.
  • TV Themes the Last Five DecadesTV Themes the Last Five DecadesFrom Happy Days to Phineas and Ferb, a look at your favorite TV themes and the people who wrote them.
  • Jim McCarty of The YardbirdsJim McCarty of The YardbirdsThe Yardbirds drummer explains how they created their sound and talks about working with their famous guitarists.
  • Gary Brooker of Procol HarumGary Brooker of Procol HarumThe lead singer and pianist for Procol Harum, Gary talks about finding the musical ideas to match the words.
  • Doobie Brothers World Gone CrazyDoobie Brothers World Gone CrazyDoobie Brothers frontman Tom Johnston tells us what it's like making an album in 2010 vs. 1972.
  • Taylor DayneTaylor DayneTaylor talks about "The Machine" - the hits, the videos and Clive Davis.
  • Album Cover InspirationsAlbum Cover InspirationsSome album art was at least "inspired" by others. A look at some very similar covers.