Go behind the music with some of the world's best songwriters
Danny KortchmarDanny played guitar on Sweet Baby James, Tapestry, and Running On Empty. He also co-wrote many hit songs, including "Dirty Laundry," "Sunset Grill" and "Tender Is The Night." John Waite"Missing You" was a spontaneous outpouring of emotion triggered by a phone call. John tells that story and explains what MTV meant to his career. Lindi OrtegaThis Canadian singer moved to Nashville, where she has refined her distinctive blend of Cash-flavoured outlaw country. Chuck Billy of TestamentBilly explains how his Native American heritage plays into his songs with these thrash metalers. Craig Goldy of DioIs there a formula for writing a hit? The Dio guitarist says he's found one. Martyn Ware of Heaven 17Martyn talks about producing Tina Turner, some Heaven 17 hits, and his work with the British Electric Foundation. Yoko OnoAt 80 years old, Yoko has 10 #1 Dance hits. She discusses some of her songs and explains what inspired John Lennon's return to music in 1980. Tina ShaferTina was vocal coach to Avril Lavigne and Lana Del Rey, and also wrote the Celine Dion song "Love is on The Way." Bobby Liebling of PentagramThe subject of the documentary Last Days Here, Bobby talks about where his songs fit in to his journey through hell.
Danny KortchmarDanny played guitar on Sweet Baby James, Tapestry, and Running On Empty. He also co-wrote many hit songs, including "Dirty Laundry," "Sunset Grill" and "Tender Is The Night." 
John Waite"Missing You" was a spontaneous outpouring of emotion triggered by a phone call. John tells that story and explains what MTV meant to his career. 
Lindi OrtegaThis Canadian singer moved to Nashville, where she has refined her distinctive blend of Cash-flavoured outlaw country. 
Chuck Billy of TestamentBilly explains how his Native American heritage plays into his songs with these thrash metalers. 
Martyn Ware of Heaven 17Martyn talks about producing Tina Turner, some Heaven 17 hits, and his work with the British Electric Foundation. 
Yoko OnoAt 80 years old, Yoko has 10 #1 Dance hits. She discusses some of her songs and explains what inspired John Lennon's return to music in 1980. 
Francis Rossi of Status QuoDoubt led to drive for Francis, who still isn't sure why one of Status Quo's biggest hits is so beloved. 
Tina ShaferTina was vocal coach to Avril Lavigne and Lana Del Rey, and also wrote the Celine Dion song "Love is on The Way."
Bobby Liebling of PentagramThe subject of the documentary Last Days Here, Bobby talks about where his songs fit in to his journey through hell. 