Go behind the music with some of the world's best songwriters
Gretchen Peters (part 2)She wrote "Independence Day," which is Sean Hannity's theme song. Not exactly what she had in mind.Chris Fehn of SlipknotA drummer for one of the most successful metal bands of the last decade, Chris talks about what it's like writing and performing with Slipknot. Metal-neck is a factor. Lisa LoebLisa talks about what makes a song connect (including "Stay"). Other topics: reality TV, "Homework Songs" and when a song is the last thing you need to hear right now. Lori McKennaLori's songs have been recorded by Faith Hill and Sara Evans. She's performed on the CMAs and on Oprah. She also has five kids. Jane Wiedlin from the Go-Go'sA founding member of The Go-Go's, Jane talks about their transition from punk rockers to pop priestesses, and explains what's going on in the "Vacation" video. Howard BellamyThe older Bellamy Brother talks about their unlikely hit "Let Your Love Flow," and how a Groucho Marx line led to a song. Elvin BishopElvin talks about his hit "Fooled Around And Fell In Love," speaks about his personal tragedy, and explains what makes a well-written blues song.
Gretchen Peters (part 2)She wrote "Independence Day," which is Sean Hannity's theme song. Not exactly what she had in mind.
Chris Fehn of SlipknotA drummer for one of the most successful metal bands of the last decade, Chris talks about what it's like writing and performing with Slipknot. Metal-neck is a factor.
Floyd Marcus of 1910 Fruitgum CoFloyd was in one of the biggest Bubblegum bands of the '60s. Did they play on their own records? Sort of.
Lisa LoebLisa talks about what makes a song connect (including "Stay"). Other topics: reality TV, "Homework Songs" and when a song is the last thing you need to hear right now.
Lori McKennaLori's songs have been recorded by Faith Hill and Sara Evans. She's performed on the CMAs and on Oprah. She also has five kids.
Jane Wiedlin from the Go-Go'sA founding member of The Go-Go's, Jane talks about their transition from punk rockers to pop priestesses, and explains what's going on in the "Vacation" video.
Howard BellamyThe older Bellamy Brother talks about their unlikely hit "Let Your Love Flow," and how a Groucho Marx line led to a song.
Elvin BishopElvin talks about his hit "Fooled Around And Fell In Love," speaks about his personal tragedy, and explains what makes a well-written blues song.
Cevin Soling of Love Kills TheoryCevin got Jackie Chan and Ani DiFranco to record a duet of "Unforgettable." From there, it gets more bizarre.
Eddie Schwartz (Hit Me With Your Best Shot)Eddie tells the "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" story, and explains how his multifarious music career fell into place.