Sorting Myth from Reality in the Musical Realm
Lyric Quizzes and Next Generation Music Trivia
Musical musings from journalists, authors and members of the Songfacts community
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A podcast where songwriters, musicians and journalists discuss classic songs and help us discover vital new ones
Go behind the music with some of the world's best songwriters
Through his archive of interviews with songwriting legends, renowned music journalist Bruce Pollock tells their stories in their own words.
Bruce Pollock asks artists about the one song they wrote or sang that most influenced their career.
Don Barnes of 38 SpecialA chat with Don Barnes of 38 Special, who explains how they came up with their signature sound, and tells the stories behind hits like "Hold On Loosely" and "Caught Up In You."
An excerpt from Greg Prato's book Down Under: The Men at Work and Colin Hay Story
Depressing Songs That Sound Happy
A look at some songs with chipper music that disguises painfully depressing lyrics.
Pat Alger ("The Thunder Rolls", "Unanswered Prayers")
When Garth Brooks was just a kid from Oklahoma trying to write some songs, he teamed up with Pat Alger and learned the craft.
Gilby Clarke
The Guns N' Roses rhythm guitarist in the early '90s, Gilby talks about the band's implosion and the side projects it spawned.