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.
The Life And Death Of Brian JonesA chat with the makers of the Brian Jones documentary to discuss his impact in The Rolling Stones and how the band changed after his death.
Dude Looks Like A Lady: When Ozzy, Aerosmith and Nirvana Did DragIt's not pretty, but Steven Tyler, Ozzy Osbourne and Nirvana all donned dresses and makeup.
Hailey WhittersHailey Whitters on how the pandemic has changed Nashville songwriting, and the stories behind songs she wrote for Alan Jackson, Martina McBride and Little Big Town.
Shelly PeikenWe get into the nuts and bolts of hit songwriting (toplining, algorithms, scheduling) in this talk with Shelly Peiken, who also tells the stories behind some of her most memorable sessions, including the one with Meredith Brooks for "Bitch."
Spirits (The Alcoholic Kind) In SongsSpirits and cocktails in popular songs are the subject of this quiz, with appearances by gin, rum and pina coladas.
Hands... Washing Hands - Songs Reworked For The Age Of CoronavirusDuring the coronavirus pandemic, many artists posted new versions of their songs to encourage proper hygiene and social distancing.
Caroline JonesCountry singer-songwriter Caroline Jones on touring with Jimmy Buffett, staying physically and mentally strong, and the story behind her "Chasin' Me" song and video.
Glen BallardGlen Ballard talks about co-writing and producing Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill album, and his work with Dave Matthews, Aerosmith and Annie Lennox.
Kathy Valentine of The Go-Go'sValentine overcame a traumatic childhood to become the bass player and a primary songwriter in The Go-Go's, the first all-female band with a #1 album in America.
David GrayDavid Gray explains the significance of the word "Babylon," and talks about how songs are a form of active imagination, with lyrics that reveal what's inside us.