Go behind the music with some of the world's best songwriters
Simon Kirke (Bad Company, Free)Simon tells the origin stories behind the Bad Company band name, "All Right Now," "Shooting Star," and the one they recorded at a campfire.Sonny LandrethThe blues guitarist and songwriter talks about his collaborations with John Hiatt, Jimmy Buffett and Johnny Winter. Paula ColePaula Cole breaks down "Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?" and talks about the double-edged sword of success after her star turns at the Grammy Awards and Lilith Fair. Peter Noone of Herman's HermitsThe British Invasion star on his hit "I'm Henry The VIII, I Am," and how he became the first to record Bowie's "Oh You Pretty Things." Justin Sane of Anti-FlagThe singer-guitarist on the group's songwriting process and the story behind "Brandenburg Gate."
Simon Kirke (Bad Company, Free)Simon tells the origin stories behind the Bad Company band name, "All Right Now," "Shooting Star," and the one they recorded at a campfire.
Sonny LandrethThe blues guitarist and songwriter talks about his collaborations with John Hiatt, Jimmy Buffett and Johnny Winter.
Rupert Holmes ("Pina Colada Song")Rupert tells "The Piña Colada Song" story, and talks about the hit song he wrote about cannibalism.
Smash Mouth Songwriter Greg CampGreg breaks down the outcast anthem "All Star" and explains why he left the group.
Paula ColePaula Cole breaks down "Where Have All The Cowboys Gone?" and talks about the double-edged sword of success after her star turns at the Grammy Awards and Lilith Fair.
Lois Blaisch ("Could've Been")The flowers he gave her were just about to die, but they gave Lois inspiration for the #1 Tiffany hit "Could've Been."
Peter Noone of Herman's HermitsThe British Invasion star on his hit "I'm Henry The VIII, I Am," and how he became the first to record Bowie's "Oh You Pretty Things."
Gilmore Girls Composer Sam PhillipsPhillips explains how she does the music for Gilmore Girls and talks about some of her most personal songs.
Justin Sane of Anti-FlagThe singer-guitarist on the group's songwriting process and the story behind "Brandenburg Gate."