Go behind the music with some of the world's best songwriters
Dr. JohnThe good doctor shares some candid insights on recording with Phil Spector and The Black Keys. Brad Smith of Blind MelonThe Blind Melon bassist/songwriter tells the story of "No Rain," which he wrote before the band was formed. Sunny SweeneySunny explains how a used car dealership gave her the idea for what became one of her favorite songs. Josh ThompsonAuthor of the Brad Paisley song "A Man Don't Have to Die," Thompson explains his litmus test for rooting out good songs, and tells us what he thinks about loud preachers. Neil Fallon of ClutchThe lead singer of the metal mainstays Clutch talks about their classic songs and the sage advice he got from Lemmy. Brandi CarlileAs a 5-year-old, Brandi was writing lyrics to instrumental versions lullabies. She still puts her heart into her songs, including the one Elton John sings on. Mark Arm of MudhoneyWhen he was asked to write a song for the Singles soundtrack, Mark thought the Seattle grunge scene was already overblown, so that's what he wrote about. Jimbeau HinsonA successful country songwriter, Jimbeau is HIV positive. He talks openly about his illness and recounts the vision when it nearly took his life.
Dr. JohnThe good doctor shares some candid insights on recording with Phil Spector and The Black Keys. 
Brad Smith of Blind MelonThe Blind Melon bassist/songwriter tells the story of "No Rain," which he wrote before the band was formed. 
Sunny SweeneySunny explains how a used car dealership gave her the idea for what became one of her favorite songs. 
Ian Anderson: "The delight in making music is that you don't have a formula"Ian talks about his 3 or 4 blatant attempts to write a pop song, and also the ones he most connected with, including "Locomotive Breath." 
Josh ThompsonAuthor of the Brad Paisley song "A Man Don't Have to Die," Thompson explains his litmus test for rooting out good songs, and tells us what he thinks about loud preachers. 
Neil Fallon of ClutchThe lead singer of the metal mainstays Clutch talks about their classic songs and the sage advice he got from Lemmy. 
Brandi CarlileAs a 5-year-old, Brandi was writing lyrics to instrumental versions lullabies. She still puts her heart into her songs, including the one Elton John sings on. 
Mark Arm of MudhoneyWhen he was asked to write a song for the Singles soundtrack, Mark thought the Seattle grunge scene was already overblown, so that's what he wrote about. 
Jimbeau HinsonA successful country songwriter, Jimbeau is HIV positive. He talks openly about his illness and recounts the vision when it nearly took his life. 
Justin Hayward of The Moody BluesJustin wrote the classic "Nights In White Satin," but his fondest musical memories are from a different decade.