Go behind the music with some of the world's best songwriters
Edwin McCain"I'll Be" was what Edwin called his "Hail Mary" song. He says it proves "intention of the songwriter is 180 degrees from potential interpretation by an audience." Jimmy JamThe powerhouse producer behind Janet Jackson's hits talks about his Boyz II Men ballads and regrouping The Time. Chris IsaakChris tells the story of "Wicked Game," talks milkshakes and moonpies at Sun Records, and explains why women always get their way. Carol KayeA top session musician, Carol played on hundreds of hits by The Beach Boys, The Monkees, Frank Sinatra and many others. Ed Sloan of CrossfadeThey broke through with the hits "Cold" and "So Far Away," then got dumped by their label. Here's how they emerged stronger. Howard JonesHoward explains his positive songwriting method and how uplifting songs can carry a deeper message. Ralph Casale - Session ProA top New York studio musician, Ralph played guitar on many '60s hits, including "Lightnin' Strikes," "A Lover's Concerto" and "I Am A Rock."
Edwin McCain"I'll Be" was what Edwin called his "Hail Mary" song. He says it proves "intention of the songwriter is 180 degrees from potential interpretation by an audience." 
Jimmy JamThe powerhouse producer behind Janet Jackson's hits talks about his Boyz II Men ballads and regrouping The Time. 
Chris IsaakChris tells the story of "Wicked Game," talks milkshakes and moonpies at Sun Records, and explains why women always get their way. 
Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of WayneThe guy who brought us "Stacy's Mom" also wrote the Jane Lynch Emmy song and Stephen Colbert's Christmas songs. 
Carol KayeA top session musician, Carol played on hundreds of hits by The Beach Boys, The Monkees, Frank Sinatra and many others. 
Ed Sloan of CrossfadeThey broke through with the hits "Cold" and "So Far Away," then got dumped by their label. Here's how they emerged stronger. 
Howard JonesHoward explains his positive songwriting method and how uplifting songs can carry a deeper message. 
Tobin Esperance of Papa RoachThe philosophy behind their songs and how they "hand it over to the fans." 
Ralph Casale - Session ProA top New York studio musician, Ralph played guitar on many '60s hits, including "Lightnin' Strikes," "A Lover's Concerto" and "I Am A Rock." 