Songwriter Interviews

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

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  • Ian Broudie of The Lightning SeedsIan Broudie of The Lightning SeedsIan Broudie of The Lightning Seeds on "Pure," his work with Echo & The Bunnymen, and his 2022 album, See You In The Stars.
  • Dave StewartDave StewartDave Stewart of Eurythmics talks about "Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)," writing songs with Tom Petty, and his new album, Ebony McQueen.
  • Kurtis BlowKurtis BlowRap pioneer Kurtis Blow talks about "The Breaks," the evolution of sampling, and "Sun City."
  • Owen BeverlyOwen BeverlyNashville musician Owen Beverly revisits his early music after a nearly 20-year-old EP resurfaces, reminding fans and himself that it's always worth a second listen.
  • Paul OverstreetPaul OverstreetPaul Overstreet tells the stories behind many of the hits he wrote, including "Forever And Ever, Amen," "Look At Me," and "She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy."
  • Mark Kendall of Great WhiteMark Kendall of Great WhiteMark Kendall, founding guitarist of the multi-platinum Los Angeles-based Great White, goes deep into the creation process of many classic Great White hits and album tracks spanning the band's catalog.
  • Ted NugentTed NugentTed Nugent shares his thoughts on classic songs like "Stranglehold," "High Enough," "Great White Buffalo" and "Journey To The Center Of The Mind."
  • Ann Wilson of HeartAnn Wilson of HeartAnn Wilson talks about her solo album Fierce Bliss, names the greatest Heart song, and explains what "Magic Man" means to her now.
  • Anne WilsonAnne WilsonAhead of her debut album, "My Jesus" singer Anne Wilson talks of overcoming tragedy with faith and music.
  • Jody WatleyJody WatleyJody Watley talks about her songwriting process and tells the stories behind her hits, including "Looking For A New Love" and her groundbreaking collaboration with Rakim, "Friends."