Songwriter Interviews

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

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  • Tony HazzardTony HazzardTony wrote hits for Manfred Mann ("Fox On The Run"), The Yardbirds ("Ha Ha Said The Clown," and Lulu ("Me, The Peaceful Heart").
  • Nils Lofgren of the E Street BandNils Lofgren of the E Street BandThe guitar great breaks down some of his most memorable recordings for Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young.
  • Dave Johnston of Yonder Mountain String BandDave Johnston of Yonder Mountain String BandYMSB's banjo plucker reveals some song stories and explains why acoustic is appealing.
  • Carol Decker of T'PauCarol Decker of T'PauKnown in America for "Heart and Soul," T'Pau was huge in the UK, where "China In Your Hand" was one of the biggest hits of the '80s.
  • Dave Ellefson (Megadeth, Metal Allegiance)Dave Ellefson (Megadeth, Metal Allegiance)The man who holds down Megadeth's low end discusses their song that was years in the making, and the one MTV News used for theme music.
  • Macy GrayMacy Gray"I Try" was a huge hit and won a Grammy for Gray, but it took her a while to get why people like it.
  • Rod Argent of The ZombiesRod Argent of The ZombiesUsing the mellotron John Lennon left behind, The Zombies created a groundbreaking album at Abbey Road.
  • Bettye LaVetteBettye LaVetteFrom Muscle Shoals to Motown to a kiss from Dylan, Bettye LaVette shares her remarkable story.
  • John Ondrasik of Five for FightingJohn Ondrasik of Five for FightingThe "Superman (It's Not Easy)" and "100 Years" singer-songwriter talks about those tracks and explains his anonymity.
  • Jaz Coleman of Killing JokeJaz Coleman of Killing JokeThe post-punk trailblazer talks about the Killing Joke song Nirvana appropriated, and their Samurai-inspired classic.