Blog Entries by Dan MacIntosh

Author Dan MacIntoshBased in Norwalk, California with a big fancy degree in Communications from California State University, Fullerton, Dan specializes in Country and Contemporary Christian music. He's also written for Popmatters and Spin.com. In the Songfacts band, he would play guitar, but so far record companies have not come calling.
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  • Linda PerryLinda PerrySongwriting Hall of Famer Linda Perry talks about her songs "What's Up" and "Beautiful," her songwriting process, and her move into film music.
  • Edie BrickellEdie BrickellEdie Brickell on her collaborations with Paul Simon, Steve Martin and Willie Nelson, and her 2021 album with the New Bohemians.
  • John Kay of SteppenwolfJohn Kay of SteppenwolfSteppenwolf frontman John Kay talks about "Magic Carpet Ride," "Born To Be Wild," and what he values more than awards and accolades.
  • David Freiberg of Jefferson StarshipDavid Freiberg of Jefferson StarshipDavid Freiberg reveals the inspiration for the song "Jane" and explains why he left when Jefferson Starship switched to Starship.
  • Gilbert O'SullivanGilbert O'SullivanGilbert O'Sullivan defines "Bonaparte shandy" and talks about his hits "Clair" and "Alone Again (Naturally)."
  • Steve Dorff (Growing Pains theme, "Through The Years")Steve Dorff (Growing Pains theme, "Through The Years")Songwriters Hall of Famer Steve Dorff talks about writing the Growing Pains theme, and about writing "Through the Years" for Kenny Rogers.
  • Rhiannon Bryan of The Joy FormidableRhiannon Bryan of The Joy FormidableJoy Formidable frontwoman Rhiannon Bryan explains how their songs are constructed and breaks down key tracks in their catalog.
  • Kristin Hersh of Throwing MusesKristin Hersh of Throwing MusesKristin Hersh explains how one of the most popular Throwing Muses songs is "a lousy song that'll fool dummies."
  • David Hinds of Steel PulseDavid Hinds of Steel PulseDavid Hinds of the reggae revolutionaries Steel Pulse talks about battling racism in England and makes his unlikely choice for their most definitive song.
  • Little River Band founder Glenn ShorrockLittle River Band founder Glenn ShorrockReminiscing with Glenn Shorrock about songs he wrote and sang with the Little River Band.