Bruce Pollock asks artists about the one song they wrote or sang that most influenced their career.
Damon C. Scott - "Look Right Through"When Damon recorded vocals in 2010 for "Look Right Through," he had no idea it would become a #1 UK hit three years later - or that he would still be singing in the subway.Michael Des Barres - "Obsession"In addition to his 100+ film and TV roles, Michael co-wrote the '80s hit "Obsession." He remains obsessive, but it's no longer over heroin. Chris Frantz - "Genius of Love"Chris and his wife Tina were the rhythm section for Talking Heads when they formed The Tom Tom Club. "Genius of Love" was their blockbuster, but David Byrne only mentioned it once. Tom Gray - "Money Changes Everything"Produced by Steve Lillywhite, "Money Changes Everything" was supposed to be the breakout hit for Tom's band The Brains. Then money changed everything. Ruthann Friedman - "Windy"The #1 hit for The Association was written by a young singer/songwriter living at David Crosby's house. She only recently ascertained what the song is really about. Allen Toussaint - "Southern Nights"A song he wrote and recorded from "sheer spiritual inspiration," Allen's didn't think "Southern Nights" had hit potential until Glen Campbell took it to #1 two years later. Dave Alvin - "4th Of July"When Dave recorded the first version of the song with his group the Blasters, producer Nick Lowe gave him some life-changing advice.
Stephan Moccio - "Wrecking Ball"How a toxic relationship and an emotionally charged songwriting session led to a song that demolished the charts.
Damon C. Scott - "Look Right Through"When Damon recorded vocals in 2010 for "Look Right Through," he had no idea it would become a #1 UK hit three years later - or that he would still be singing in the subway.
Jack Tempchin - "Peaceful Easy Feeling"When a waitress wouldn't take him home, Jack wrote what would become one of the Eagles most enduring hits.
Michael Des Barres - "Obsession"In addition to his 100+ film and TV roles, Michael co-wrote the '80s hit "Obsession." He remains obsessive, but it's no longer over heroin.
Chris Frantz - "Genius of Love"Chris and his wife Tina were the rhythm section for Talking Heads when they formed The Tom Tom Club. "Genius of Love" was their blockbuster, but David Byrne only mentioned it once.
Tom Gray - "Money Changes Everything"Produced by Steve Lillywhite, "Money Changes Everything" was supposed to be the breakout hit for Tom's band The Brains. Then money changed everything. 
Ruthann Friedman - "Windy"The #1 hit for The Association was written by a young singer/songwriter living at David Crosby's house. She only recently ascertained what the song is really about. 
Allen Toussaint - "Southern Nights"A song he wrote and recorded from "sheer spiritual inspiration," Allen's didn't think "Southern Nights" had hit potential until Glen Campbell took it to #1 two years later. 
Dan Daley - "Still in Saigon"Charlie Daniels called it "The first song of support for the Vietnam veterans." 
Dave Alvin - "4th Of July"When Dave recorded the first version of the song with his group the Blasters, producer Nick Lowe gave him some life-changing advice.