Songwriter Interviews

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

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  • Graham Russell of Air SupplyGraham Russell of Air SupplyWho knew The Rolling Stones are a big influence on Air Supply? Explore the "Raunchy" side of these soft rock superstars.
  • Darryl WorleyDarryl WorleyCountry star Darryl Worley covers war, cancer and snakes in this engaging talk.
  • Scorpions Rudolf SchenkerScorpions Rudolf SchenkerThe founding Scorpion explains why they are hanging up their stingers. And which of their songs caused a baby boom in France?
  • Jack Blades of Night Ranger and Damn YankeesJack Blades of Night Ranger and Damn YankeesRevisit the awesome glory of Night Ranger and Damn Yankees: cheesily-acted videos, catchy guitar licks, long hair, and lyrics that are just plain relatable.
  • Oliver LeiberOliver LeiberOliver Leiber talks about writing and producing hits for Paula Abdul, and explains his complicated relationship with his father, the songwriter Jerry Leiber.
  • Asher RothAsher Roth"I Love College" made him a star, and this white rapper from the suburbs with no trace of street cred continues his climb up the Hip-Hop ladder.
  • Amanda PalmerAmanda PalmerCall us crazy, but we like it when an artist comes around who doesn't mesh with the status quo.
  • Rick SpringfieldRick SpringfieldRick has a surprising dark side, a strong feminine side and, in a certain TV show, a naked backside. But he still hasn't found Jessie's Girl.
  • Gentle GiantGentle GiantAn interview with Ray and Derek Shulman of the progressive rock band Gentle Giant to discuss counterpoint, polyrhythms, and... Bon Jovi.
  • Tommy JamesTommy James"Mony Mony," "Crimson and Clover," "Draggin' The Line"... the hits kept coming for Tommy James, and in a plot line fit for a movie, his record company was controlled by the mafia.