Randy BachmanBachman wrote and recorded a litany of hits with both Bachman-Turner Overdrive and The Guess Who, including "American Woman," which many folks didn't know was a protest song.80s Video Director Jay DubinBilly Joel and Hall & Oates hated making videos, so they chose a director with similar contempt for the medium. That was Jay Dubin, and he has a lot to say on the subject. Andy GrammerThis fast-rising singer/songwriter talks about the tunes from his sophomore effort, including the one where he tells an admirer, "I'm Good." Joe Perry of AerosmithThe Aerosmith guitarist talks songwriting and explains why a lesser-known cut is a key component to their live show. Church LyricsHere is the church, here is the steeple - see if you can identify these lyrics that reference church. Right Said FredThe Fairbrass brothers discuss the "I'm Too Sexy" song and video, and explain how they feel about the "one-hit wonder" label.
Randy BachmanBachman wrote and recorded a litany of hits with both Bachman-Turner Overdrive and The Guess Who, including "American Woman," which many folks didn't know was a protest song.
When Bowie Met Bing - The Story Of Their Bizarre Holiday DuetWhen David Bowie and Bing Crosby got together in 1977, the space-age rock icon met the aging crooner halfway in a holiday duet that became an unlikely perennial.
80s Video Director Jay DubinBilly Joel and Hall & Oates hated making videos, so they chose a director with similar contempt for the medium. That was Jay Dubin, and he has a lot to say on the subject.
Andy GrammerThis fast-rising singer/songwriter talks about the tunes from his sophomore effort, including the one where he tells an admirer, "I'm Good."
Christmas Songs That Aren't About ChristmasMany of the most popular Christmas songs have nothing to do with Christmas. Here are some of the biggest Santa-free favorites.
Joe Perry of AerosmithThe Aerosmith guitarist talks songwriting and explains why a lesser-known cut is a key component to their live show.
Church LyricsHere is the church, here is the steeple - see if you can identify these lyrics that reference church.
Right Said FredThe Fairbrass brothers discuss the "I'm Too Sexy" song and video, and explain how they feel about the "one-hit wonder" label.
Scrooge Writes a Christmas Song: The "Christmas Wrapping" StoryBah, Humbug. Christmas alone in New York gave Chris Butler of The Waitresses the idea for "Christmas Wrapping," a most unusual festive favorite.
Anatomy of an Arrangement: "The Letter" by The ArborsJoe Scott, who worked up the arrangement for The Arbors version of "The Letter," explains how he did it.