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A virtual "Behind The Music"
~ USA Weekend
What song was a Top-40 hit on the Hot 100 in both 1959 and 1987?Know the answer? Take The Quiz for a chance to win our stylish and attractive T-shirt.
#1 Pumped Up Kicks - Foster the People
#2 Complete Control - The Clash
#3 Hotel California - Eagles
#4 Jesus To A Child - George Michael
#5 American Pie - Don McLean
#6 Jesus To A Child - George Michael
#7 Rolling In The Deep - Adele
#8 Hallelujah - Jeff Buckley
#9 Stairway To Heaven - Led Zeppelin
#10 Schoolboy Blues - The Rolling Stones
The frontman of some of the most influential Los Angeles bands explains how he labels his music and why he regrets that donation to Obama. » Keith Morris interview
With Underoath, Aaron wrote songs like "It's Dangerous Business Walking Out Your Front Door," which is about a guy so in love with a girl he decides to kill her. » Aaron Gillespie interview
Matthew got a big break when Rascal Flatts asked to record his song "The Day Before You." Just one problem - he wrote the song for his wife as a wedding present, so it belonged to her. » Matthew West interview
"I'll Be" means Edwin McCain can fill small venues and play a kind of Roots music unlikely to return him to radio. It also came at a turning point in his life that defined his career. Sometimes songs have unexpected interpretations. » Edwin McCain and the story of "I'll Be."
He wrote "I Can't Tell You Why," sang backup vocals on just about everything, and has a great story about rehearsing with the Eagles when they blew off the Grammy Awards. But did he really invent the term "Parrothead"? » Timothy B. Schmit interview
Reading the Bible maybe a little too closely, Darren thought he would someday have Jesus-like powers. He was also worried about his mom getting raptured. This is not your typical songwriter or your typical band. » Darren King interview
With Teddy Riley, Jimmy has been half of the most formidable writing/production duo of the last 30 years. Now back with his group The Time (using a name Prince doesn't own), Jimmy takes us behind the Boyz II Men ballads and the Rhythm Nation. » Jimmy Jam interview
That Jane Lynch Emmy song - written by Adam. Those Stephen Colbert Christmas songs - also Adam. A hot grandma also gets a mention in this interview as part of a song explanation. » Adam Schlesinger interview
The story behind "Wicked Game," what it's like recording at Sun Records, and Chris' insights on women: "They get their way. They're smarter than us and they can cry." » Chris Isaak interview
Relentlessly positive songwriters can be really annoying, but Howard finds a way to make the bright side meaningful and complex - have another listen to "Things Can Only Get Better." And yes, we bring up the '80s haircut. » Howard Jones interview
