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.
Mission Statement SongsMusic, Lyrics, and Life author Mike Errico breaks down the mission statement songs for Bruce Springsteen, Alanis Morissette, Mary J. Blige and several others.
Dick Valentine of Electric SixDick Valentine, lead singer of the outlandish rock band Electric Six, with the stories behind the songs, including the UK hits "Danger! High Voltage" and "Gay Bar."
Music Video Director Mark Kohr (Green Day, Alanis Morissette, Cake)Director Mark Kohr on making Green Day's first music videos, staging a parade for Alanis Morissette, and getting abstract for Cake.
Michelle BranchMichelle Branch talks about "Everywhere," "The Game Of Love," and her run-in with a Christian broadcasting network.
00s Music Quiz 2Was it Fergie, Madonna, or Mary J. who had three #1 hits in the '00s? Take Part 2 of the '00s music quiz to find out.
Shawn Mullins"Lullaby" singer Shawn Mullins on "Beautiful Wreck," beating the Devil, and his writing credit on the Zac Brown Band song "Toes."
Straight No Chaser founder Dan PonceDan Ponce explains how his Indiana University a cappella group Straight No Chaser put together their version of "Twelve Days Of Christmas" that went viral eight years later and got them a record deal.
"Cotton Eye Joe" and the Rednex StoryHow a team of Swedish producers took the guise of American hillbillies and turned the old folk song "Cotton Eye Joe" into a sensation.
Magical Summers on Hydra with Leonard CohenInsights on some of Leonard Cohen's most intriguing songs (including "Hallelujah") from Judy Scott, author of Leonard, Marianne and Me.
Holly Knight ("The Best," "Love Is A Battlefield")Holly Knight talks about some of the hit songs she wrote, including "The Warrior," "Never" and "The Best," and explains some songwriting philosophy, including how to think of a bridge.