Go behind the music with some of the world's best songwriters
Mike Love of The Beach BoysThe lead singer/lyricist of The Beach Boys talks about coming up with the words for "Good Vibrations," "Fun, Fun, Fun," "Kokomo" and other classic songs. Ian Thornley of Big WreckThe frontman for these Canadian rockers talks about their 2012 album Albatross, and explains why he's "umbilically connected" to his songs. Michael Glabicki of Rusted RootMichael tells the story of "Send Me On My Way," and explains why some of the words in the song don't have a literal meaning. Chris KnightThis Kentucky singer/songwriter's hits include "She Couldn't Change Me" (recorded by Montgomery Gentry) and "It Ain't Easy Being Me." Eddie Carswell of NewSongThe writer of one of biggest wedding songs ("When God Made You") and Christmas songs ("The Christmas Shoes") tells how they came together. Gary Louris of The JayhawksThe Jayhawks' song "Big Star" has special meaning to Gary, who explains how longevity and inspiration have trumped adulation. Tanita TikaramWhen she released her first album in 1988, Tanita became a UK singing sensation at age 19. She talks about her darkly sensual voice and quirky songwriting style. Josh ShillingThe Mountain Heart frontman talks about his solo album, Letting Go. Cy Curnin of The FixxThe man who brought us "Red Skies" and "Saved By Zero" is now an organic farmer in France.
Mike Love of The Beach BoysThe lead singer/lyricist of The Beach Boys talks about coming up with the words for "Good Vibrations," "Fun, Fun, Fun," "Kokomo" and other classic songs. 
Ian Thornley of Big WreckThe frontman for these Canadian rockers talks about their 2012 album Albatross, and explains why he's "umbilically connected" to his songs. 
Michael Glabicki of Rusted RootMichael tells the story of "Send Me On My Way," and explains why some of the words in the song don't have a literal meaning. 
Chris KnightThis Kentucky singer/songwriter's hits include "She Couldn't Change Me" (recorded by Montgomery Gentry) and "It Ain't Easy Being Me." 
Stephen Christian of AnberlinThe lead singer/lyricist for Anberlin breaks down "Impossible" and covers some tracks from their 2012 album Vital.
Eddie Carswell of NewSongThe writer of one of biggest wedding songs ("When God Made You") and Christmas songs ("The Christmas Shoes") tells how they came together. 
Gary Louris of The JayhawksThe Jayhawks' song "Big Star" has special meaning to Gary, who explains how longevity and inspiration have trumped adulation. 
Tanita TikaramWhen she released her first album in 1988, Tanita became a UK singing sensation at age 19. She talks about her darkly sensual voice and quirky songwriting style. 
Cy Curnin of The FixxThe man who brought us "Red Skies" and "Saved By Zero" is now an organic farmer in France. 