Blog Entries by Carl Wiser

Author Carl WiserCarl was a disc jockey in Hartford, Connecticut when he founded Songfacts as a way to tell the stories behind the songs. You can also find him on Rock's Backpages.
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  • Did They Duet?Did They Duet?Did Michael Jackson and Prince ever duet? How about Whitney and Mariah? Find out in this Fact or Fiction, duets edition.
  • Peter DiStefano of Porno For PyrosPeter DiStefano of Porno For PyrosPorno For Pyros guitarist Peter DiStefano on where the band name came from, how they found their sound, and the surprising stories behind "Pets," "Tahitian Moon," "Porpoise Head" and other Pyros favorites.
  • Barry Harris of Kon KanBarry Harris of Kon KanBarry Harris explains how he put together "I Beg Your Pardon" and other popular songs for Kon Kan, and talks about his remixes as part of Thunderpuss.
  • "Because I Love You (The Postman Song)" Writer Warren Allen Brooks"Because I Love You (The Postman Song)" Writer Warren Allen BrooksWarren Allen Brooks tells the story of "Because I Love You (The Postman Song)," the #1 hit he wrote for Stevie B.
  • Bob Halligan Jr. (Judas Priest, Kiss, Ceili Rain)Bob Halligan Jr. (Judas Priest, Kiss, Ceili Rain)Songwriter Bob Halligan Jr. on how he went from writing songs for Judas Priest ("Some Heads Are Gonna Roll") and Kix ("Don't Close Your Eyes") to leading the Celtic rock group Ceili Rain.
  • Saffron of RepublicaSaffron of RepublicaRepublica lead singer Saffron on "Ready To Go," her conversation with Wes Craven, and the house music scene in the early '90s.
  • Love In The Dark by Abe Partridge Track by TrackLove In The Dark by Abe Partridge Track by TrackThe Alabama singer-songwriter Abe Partridge takes us track by track through his album Love In The Dark.
  • Romeo VoidRomeo VoidRomeo Void members Debora Iyall, Frank Zincavage and Peter Woods talk about key tracks like "Never Say Never" and explain what distinguished the band musically.
  • Disco Lemonade: The Strangest Songs of the '90s ExplainedDisco Lemonade: The Strangest Songs of the '90s ExplainedFinding meaning in the strangest songs of the '90s, including "Peaches," "Flagpole Sitta," and "Stay."
  • Alex ForbesAlex ForbesSongwriter and songwriting coach Alex Forbes with the "Don't Rush Me" story, lots of practical songwriting advice, and a discussion of songs with the best first lines.
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