Go behind the music with some of the world's best songwriters
Phil Hurtt ("I'll Be Around")Phil was a songwriter, producer and voice behind many Philadelphia soul classics. When disco hit, he got an interesting project: The Village People. Becca StevensThe songwriter/vocalist The New York Times called a "best-kept secret" explains how pressure can be a great motivator. Marshall CrenshawThe "Someday, Someway" singer also played Buddy Holly in La Bamba and toured with a reunited MC5. Christopher CrossThe man who created Yacht Rock with "Sailing" wrote one of his biggest hits while on acid. John Gallagher of RavenThese British metalmen had Metallica as their opening act in the early '80s - it all went wrong when they glammed-out for MTV. Gilby ClarkeThe Guns N' Roses rhythm guitarist in the early '90s, Gilby talks about the band's implosion and the side projects it spawned. The FratellisJon Fratelli talks about the band's third album, and the five-year break leading up to it. Sam PhillipsCollaborating with T Bone Burnett, Leslie Phillips changed her name and left her Christian label behind - Robert Plant, who recorded one of her songs on Raising Sand, is a fan. Mat KearneyA revealing talk about songwriting with the "Nothing Left to Lose" singer.
Phil Hurtt ("I'll Be Around")Phil was a songwriter, producer and voice behind many Philadelphia soul classics. When disco hit, he got an interesting project: The Village People. 
Becca StevensThe songwriter/vocalist The New York Times called a "best-kept secret" explains how pressure can be a great motivator. 
Marshall CrenshawThe "Someday, Someway" singer also played Buddy Holly in La Bamba and toured with a reunited MC5. 
Christopher CrossThe man who created Yacht Rock with "Sailing" wrote one of his biggest hits while on acid. 
John Gallagher of RavenThese British metalmen had Metallica as their opening act in the early '80s - it all went wrong when they glammed-out for MTV. 
Gilby ClarkeThe Guns N' Roses rhythm guitarist in the early '90s, Gilby talks about the band's implosion and the side projects it spawned. 
The FratellisJon Fratelli talks about the band's third album, and the five-year break leading up to it. 
Angelo Moore of FishboneFishbone has always enjoyed much more acclaim than popularity - Angelo might know why. 
Sam PhillipsCollaborating with T Bone Burnett, Leslie Phillips changed her name and left her Christian label behind - Robert Plant, who recorded one of her songs on Raising Sand, is a fan. 