Carl 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.
Shawn Mullins"Lullaby" singer Shawn Mullins on "Beautiful Wreck," beating the Devil, and his writing credit on the Zac Brown Band song "Toes."
Straight No Chaser founder Dan PonceDan Ponce explains how his Indiana University a cappella group Straight No Chaser put together their version of "Twelve Days Of Christmas" that went viral eight years later and got them a record deal.
"Cotton Eye Joe" and the Rednex StoryHow a team of Swedish producers took the guise of American hillbillies and turned the old folk song "Cotton Eye Joe" into a sensation.
Magical Summers on Hydra with Leonard CohenInsights on some of Leonard Cohen's most intriguing songs (including "Hallelujah") from Judy Scott, author of Leonard, Marianne and Me.
Holly Knight ("The Best," "Love Is A Battlefield")Holly Knight talks about some of the hit songs she wrote, including "The Warrior," "Never" and "The Best," and explains some songwriting philosophy, including how to think of a bridge.
Debunking Blues History Myths With Author Chris Thomas KingThe author of The Blues: The Authentic Narrative of My Music on the "Blues Mafia," Led Zeppelin, and the real story of the blues.
Harry Wayne Casey of KC and The Sunshine BandHarry Wayne Casey tells the stories behind KC and The Sunshine Band hits like "Get Down Tonight," "That's The Way (I Like It)," and "Give It Up."
Behind the Video: "Breathe Again" by Pop EvilDirector Johan Carlén discusses the video for "Breathe Again" by Pop Evil.
American Quilt by Paula Cole Track by TrackPaula Cole tells the stories behind the songs on her 2021 album American Quilt.
Pandora's PlayHouse by Sananda Maitreya Track by TrackSananda Maitreya goes though the songs on his album Pandora's PlayHouse, explaining the themes and concepts of all 28 tracks.