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.
Charlotte Caffey of The Go-Go'sCharlotte was established in the LA punk scene when a freaky girl named Belinda approached her wearing a garbage bag.
Second Wind SongsSome songs get a second life when they find a new audience through a movie, commercial, TV show, or even the Internet.
Wedding Bell BluesWhen a song describes a wedding, it's rarely something to celebrate - with one big exception.
Oliver LeiberOliver Leiber talks about writing and producing hits for Paula Abdul, and explains his complicated relationship with his father, the songwriter Jerry Leiber.
Still Bill: The Story of Bill WithersThe film Still Bill takes us inside the world of Bill Withers, the legendary singer/songwriter who brought us "Lean On Me," "Ain't No Sunshine" and "Just The Two Of Us."
Gentle GiantAn interview with Ray and Derek Shulman of the progressive rock band Gentle Giant to discuss counterpoint, polyrhythms, and... Bon Jovi.
Black Women SongwritersJust two of the 380+ members of the Songwriters Hall of Fame are black women. Why the disparity? LaShonda Barnett, author of I Got Thunder: Black Women Songwriters on Their Craft, has some ideas.
The Last Years of Miles DavisGeorge Cole, who wrote The Last Miles: The Music of Miles Davis, 1980-1991, explains why Davis is so important and breaks down the key tracks.
You're Running out of Reasons to Hate Neil DiamondDavid Wild, the author of He Is... I Say: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Neil Diamond, explains what you need to know about Neil Diamond.