Go behind the music with some of the world's best songwriters
G. LoveOne of the most distinctive and creative songwriters in the game, G. Love helped Jack Johnson get started - now he's on Johnson's label.Jesse Colin Young of The YoungbloodsJesse Colin Young of The Youngbloods on "Get Together," his Vietnam-inspired "Darkness, Darkness," and his return to music amid turbulent times. James LaBrie of Dream TheaterDream Theater frontman James LaBrie talks tracks from their album Distance Over Time, and explains how his vocal injury ("the darkest moment in my life") has affected his range. Brian Vander Ark of The Verve PipeVerve Pipe frontman Brian Vander Ark talks about "The Freshman" and explains his mindset for performing the song, which deals with abortion and suicide. Carmine AppiceCarmine Appice talks about co-writing the Rod Stewart hits "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy" and "Young Turks," and explains what really happened when Led Zeppelin opened for his group Vanilla Fudge. Vanessa DaouThe electronica artist revisits her landmark 1994 album Zipless, based on the works of feminist poet Erica Jong. Richard AshcroftRichard Ashcroft of The Verve talks about using his songs to seek out a better place in a desensitized world, and coming back for his "Bitter Sweet Symphony" money. Elliott MurphyBilly Joel inducted him into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame; Springsteen said he's got "soul and spirit." Long appreciated in Europe, Americans are starting to discover Elliott Murphy.
G. LoveOne of the most distinctive and creative songwriters in the game, G. Love helped Jack Johnson get started - now he's on Johnson's label.
Jesse Colin Young of The YoungbloodsJesse Colin Young of The Youngbloods on "Get Together," his Vietnam-inspired "Darkness, Darkness," and his return to music amid turbulent times.
James LaBrie of Dream TheaterDream Theater frontman James LaBrie talks tracks from their album Distance Over Time, and explains how his vocal injury ("the darkest moment in my life") has affected his range.
Brian Vander Ark of The Verve PipeVerve Pipe frontman Brian Vander Ark talks about "The Freshman" and explains his mindset for performing the song, which deals with abortion and suicide.
Carmine AppiceCarmine Appice talks about co-writing the Rod Stewart hits "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy" and "Young Turks," and explains what really happened when Led Zeppelin opened for his group Vanilla Fudge.
Vanessa DaouThe electronica artist revisits her landmark 1994 album Zipless, based on the works of feminist poet Erica Jong.
Todd Rundgren: Bending The Rules Of FormTodd Rundgren on the earmarks of his songwriting, producing Grand Funk, and the song that had the biggest influence on him.
Richard AshcroftRichard Ashcroft of The Verve talks about using his songs to seek out a better place in a desensitized world, and coming back for his "Bitter Sweet Symphony" money.
Elliott MurphyBilly Joel inducted him into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame; Springsteen said he's got "soul and spirit." Long appreciated in Europe, Americans are starting to discover Elliott Murphy.
Question Mark of ? and the Mysterians (96 Tears)The mystery man behind "96 Tears" tells the story of the song (sort of).