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

• Graham ParkerWhen Judd Apatow needed under-appreciated rockers for his Knocked Up sequel, he immediately thought of Parker, who just happened to be getting his band The Rumour back together.
• Gary LewisGary Lewis and the Playboys had seven Top 10 hits despite competition from The Beatles. Gary talks about the hits, his famous father, and getting drafted.
• Mia Doi ToddThis California folk singer makes music for the soul - and for Joni Mitchell.
• Terry Taylor of Daniel Amos and Lost DogsA big fish in the Christian music scene, Taylor explains how God gives his own songs back to him in times of need.
• Al Jourgensen of MinistryIn the name of song explanation, Al talks about scoring heroin for William Burroughs, and that's not even the most shocking story in this one.
• Mike Muir of Suicidal TendenciesWhen "Institutionalized" made Miami Vice and MTV, Suicidal Tendencies peeked into popular culture. That didn't last long.
• Pat Alger ("The Thunder Rolls", "Unanswered Prayers")When Garth Brooks was just a kid from Oklahoma trying to write some songs, he teamed up with Pat Alger and learned the craft.
• Richard MarxRichard explains how Joe Walsh kickstarted his career, and why he chose Hazard, Nebraska for a hit.
• Aaron LewisThe Staind lead singer goes country and explains how he "vomits up" songs.
• J.D. SoutherCo-writer of many Eagles hits, J.D. also did the popular duet "Her Town Too" with James Taylor.