Go behind the music with some of the world's best songwriters
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.Vicki Peterson of the BanglesBangles singer/songwriter/guitarist Vicki Peterson on the Paisley Underground, The Goonies, and "Walk Like An Egyptian." Louise GoffinSinger-songwriter Louise Goffin discusses her album All These Hellos and whether she inherited her talent from her famous parents, legendary songwriting duo Gerry Goffin and Carole King. Ken Hensley (Uriah Heep)Ken Hensley tells the stories behind "Easy Livin'," "Blind Eye," and several other songs he wrote for Uriah Heep in the '70s. Graham Gouldman of 10cc10cc founder Graham Gouldman talks about seeing chords in colors and writing hits for The Hollies, Jeff Beck and The Yardbirds. Tony Scalzo of FastballFastball frontman Tony Scalzo talks about "The Way" and shares his thoughts on being labeled a '90s band. Phil VassarCountry music hitmaker Phil Vassar tells the "Carlene" story and explains why he can't churn out songs about trucks like some Nashville writers.
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).
Television founder Richard LloydRichard Lloyd on the CBGB bands, his latest solo album, and the biggest misconception about Television.
Vicki Peterson of the BanglesBangles singer/songwriter/guitarist Vicki Peterson on the Paisley Underground, The Goonies, and "Walk Like An Egyptian."
Louise GoffinSinger-songwriter Louise Goffin discusses her album All These Hellos and whether she inherited her talent from her famous parents, legendary songwriting duo Gerry Goffin and Carole King.
Ken Hensley (Uriah Heep)Ken Hensley tells the stories behind "Easy Livin'," "Blind Eye," and several other songs he wrote for Uriah Heep in the '70s.
Graham Gouldman of 10cc10cc founder Graham Gouldman talks about seeing chords in colors and writing hits for The Hollies, Jeff Beck and The Yardbirds.
Tony Scalzo of FastballFastball frontman Tony Scalzo talks about "The Way" and shares his thoughts on being labeled a '90s band.
Ice-T and Producer Afrika IslamIce-T and his longtime producer talk "Colors," samples, and the search for talent on their new label.
Phil VassarCountry music hitmaker Phil Vassar tells the "Carlene" story and explains why he can't churn out songs about trucks like some Nashville writers.