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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  • 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.
  • Fast Leiser of Fun Lovin' CriminalsFast Leiser of Fun Lovin' CriminalsFun Lovin' Criminals founder Fast Leiser tells the stories behind some of their biggest songs and wildest adventures.
  • Dave StewartDave StewartDave Stewart of Eurythmics talks about "Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)," writing songs with Tom Petty, and his new album, Ebony McQueen.
  • Kurtis BlowKurtis BlowRap pioneer Kurtis Blow talks about "The Breaks," the evolution of sampling, and "Sun City."
  • Paul OverstreetPaul OverstreetPaul Overstreet tells the stories behind many of the hits he wrote, including "Forever And Ever, Amen," "Look At Me," and "She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy."
  • Ted NugentTed NugentTed Nugent shares his thoughts on classic songs like "Stranglehold," "High Enough," "Great White Buffalo" and "Journey To The Center Of The Mind."