Songwriter Interviews

Go behind the music with some of the world's best songwriters

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  • Geoff Downes (Yes, Asia, Buggles)Geoff Downes (Yes, Asia, Buggles)Keyboard player Geoff Downes with stories behind songs from his time in Yes, Asia and the Buggles.
  • Richard Marx - There's A Song HereRichard Marx - There's A Song HereRichard Marx talks about his Lionel Richie, Keith Urban and Kenny Rogers collaborations, his hit for Vixen, and the song that has helped thousands of homeless kids find shelter.
  • Lamont DozierLamont DozierMotown legend Lamont Dozier talks about winning over The Funk Brothers, getting Marvin Gaye out of his comfort zone, and what's really going on in "Band Of Gold."
  • Livingston TaylorLivingston TaylorSinger, songwriter and Berklee professor Livingston Taylor on the psychology of songwriting and stage performance.
  • Dishwalla Founding Frontman JR RichardsDishwalla Founding Frontman JR RichardsFormer Dishwalla lead singer JR Richards tells the "Counting Blue Cars" story, and explains what it's like watching his band go on without him.
  • Mike Score of A Flock of SeagullsMike Score of A Flock of SeagullsThe Flock frontman shares his thoughts on their MTV hit "I Ran" and tells the stories behind "Wishing (If I Had A Photograph Of You)" and "Space Age Love Song."
  • Tower Of Power: Tales From The First 50 YearsTower Of Power: Tales From The First 50 YearsGroup leader Emilio Castillo explains how the band overcame disco and drug addiction to make some of their best horn-powered soul 50 years after they formed.
  • Jon Carroll of Starland Vocal BandJon Carroll of Starland Vocal BandJon explains his conflicted relationship with "Afternoon Delight," which won him the Best New Artist Grammy at age 19.
  • Tim Wheeler of AshTim Wheeler of AshThe Ash frontman talks about some of the 18 Top-40 UK singles he wrote and covers some tracks from their 2018 album, Islands.
  • Joan Armatrading: Still Not A Protest SingerJoan Armatrading: Still Not A Protest SingerTalking love, life and songwriting (and her 2018 album) with the absurdly accomplished Joan Armatrading.