SONGWRITER INTERVIEWS has 200 entries.
Randy Goodrum (Oh Sherrie)Randy has written an incredible range of hits, including "You Needed Me," "A Lesson In Leaving" and "Oh Sherrie." It's like method acting - you don't have to be Bluer Than Blue to know what it feels like.>>more
Billy Montana ("More Than A Memory" - Garth Brooks)
A big time Nashville songwriter (Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw), Billy explains why salesmanship and singles are key to his success.>>more
Allee Willis wants you to interact with her songs. Welcome to non-linear songwriting, from the woman who brought you "Neutron Dance," "September" and that pesky Friends theme.>>more
Squeeze: Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford
The founders and primary songwriters of Squeeze discuss their craft. Topics include what they think of the New Wave tag, and where they disagree with Bob Dylan.>>more
Bo Bice
Bo talks about his high-risk American Idol moment, and how the songs he wrote 8 years before appearing on the show have followed him to solo success.>>more
Jo Dee Messina
Ever come to a 4 way stop that used to be a 2 way stop and people just sit there? Jo Dee has no sympathy. This Country star shakes up Nashville with a no-nonsense attitude.>>more
Ken Block of Sister Hazel
Sister Hazel was part of the '90s Southeast scene along with groups like Collective Soul, Hootie and the Blowfish and Better Than Ezra. Ken is their frontman and primary songwriter.>>more
Kenny Vance
Kenny is an original member of Jay and The Americans, and he talks about opening shows for The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. He was also the musical director on Saturday Night Live and supervised the music on many movies, including Animal House.>>more
Holly Knight
Her hits include "Love Is A Battlefield," "Simply The Best" and "Obsession." Find out where the magic dust comes from, and if you can teach this stuff.>>more
Dave Wakeling of The English Beat
A founding member of The English Beat and General Public, Dave helped lead the Ska revival. You'll never listen to "Save It For Later" the same way after reading this.>>more
Anna Canoni about Woody Guthrie
Anna talks about the life and legacy of her grandfather: Woody Guthrie.>>more
Speech of Arrested Development
One word from Prince cost him $100,000. You'll also read about what Hip-Hop plays well overseas, and why Speech put a spiritual guru in Arrested Development.>>more
Gretchen Peters (part 2)
She wrote "Independence Day," which is Sean Hannity's theme song. Not exactly what she had in mind.>>more
Chris Fehn of Slipknot
A 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.>>more
Floyd Marcus of 1910 Fruitgum Co
Floyd was in one of the biggest Bubblegum bands of the '60s. Did they play on their own records? Sort of.>>more
Lisa Loeb
Lisa 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.>>more
Lori McKenna
Lori's songs have been recorded by Faith Hill and Sara Evans. She's performed on the CMAs and on Oprah. She also has 5 kids.>>more
Jane Wiedlin from the Go-Go`s
A founding member of The Go-Go's, Jane talks about their transition from Punk Rockers to Pop Priestesses. And what's going on in the "Vacation" video.>>more
Howard Bellamy
The older Bellamy Brother talks about their unlikely hit "Let Your Love Flow," and how a Groucho Marx line led to a song.>>more
Elvin talks about his hit "Fooled Around And Fell In Love" and explains what makes a well-written Blues song.>>more
Cevin Soling of Love Kills Theory
Cevin got Jackie Chan and Ani DiFranco to record a duet of "Unforgettable." From there, it gets more bizarre.>>more
Eddie Schwartz (Hit Me With Your Best Shot)
A successful songwriter and producer, Eddie talks about how he made it all fall into place.>>more
Andy Hersey (The Genuine Article)
"Buckle Bunnies" and "Cowboy Attitude." This songwriter is a cowboy, or is it the other way around?>>more
Radney Foster
Radney wrote Keith Urban's first hit and a lullaby for his son that the Dixie Chicks recorded.>>more
Billy Steinberg
How do you write great lyrics? Billy has written a slew of hits, including 5 #1s, so we asked him.>>more
Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls
Along with Amy Ray, Emily is half of The Indigo Girls. She talks about her relationship with her Methodist minister dad, and inspiration behind songs like "Closer To Fine" and "Galileo.">>more
Gretchen Peters (Independence Day)
The term "women's songs" makes her skin crawl - it doesn't do justice to her work, which has been recorded by Faith Hill, Martina McBride and Trisha Yearwood.>>more
Will Jennings
One of the world's great lyricists, Jennings wrote words for "Tears In Heaven," "My Heart Will Go On" and most of Steve Winwood's hits.>>more
Scotty Emerick (Beer For My Horses)
Scotty helped write many of Toby Keith's hits. He talks about how they do it, which can involve smoking weed with Willie Nelson.>>more
Mitch talks about his uncle Shel Silverstein's songs, including "A Boy Named Sue" and "The Unicorn.">>more
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