Songs About MoviesIron Maiden, Adele, Toto, Eminem and Earth, Wind & Fire are just some of the artists with songs directly inspired by movies - and not always good ones. Jimbeau HinsonA successful country songwriter, Jimbeau is HIV positive. He talks openly about his illness and recounts the vision when it nearly took his life. Jules Shear - "All Through The Night"Shears does very little promotion, which has kept him secluded from the spotlight. What changed when Cyndi Lauper had a hit with his song? Not much, really. Randy NewmanNewman makes it look easy these days, but in this 1974 interview, he reveals the paranoia and pressures that made him yearn for his old 9-5 job. Holly WilliamsWhen it comes to songwriting, Holly says it's genetic. She explains what she inherited from her dad (Hank Jr.) and grandfather (Hank Sr.). Andy Powell of Wishbone AshThe Wishbone Ash guitarist on how touring with The Who inspired one of their most enduring songs, and why they moved to America at the peak of their powers.
Songs About MoviesIron Maiden, Adele, Toto, Eminem and Earth, Wind & Fire are just some of the artists with songs directly inspired by movies - and not always good ones. 
Jimbeau HinsonA successful country songwriter, Jimbeau is HIV positive. He talks openly about his illness and recounts the vision when it nearly took his life. 
Justin Hayward of The Moody BluesJustin wrote the classic "Nights In White Satin," but his fondest musical memories are from a different decade. 
Jules Shear - "All Through The Night"Shears does very little promotion, which has kept him secluded from the spotlight. What changed when Cyndi Lauper had a hit with his song? Not much, really. 
Randy NewmanNewman makes it look easy these days, but in this 1974 interview, he reveals the paranoia and pressures that made him yearn for his old 9-5 job. 
Phil Elverum of Mount EerieIf Radiohead is too mainstream for your tastes, Mount Eerie might be right for you. 
Chad Channing (Nirvana, Before Cars)Chad tells tales from his time as drummer for Nirvana, and talks about his group Before Cars. 
Holly WilliamsWhen it comes to songwriting, Holly says it's genetic. She explains what she inherited from her dad (Hank Jr.) and grandfather (Hank Sr.). 
John Cunningham of The Twintones - "Jo-Ann"With his twin brother, John performed on Bandstand with Dick Clark, but saw their hit song go to another group. 
Andy Powell of Wishbone AshThe Wishbone Ash guitarist on how touring with The Who inspired one of their most enduring songs, and why they moved to America at the peak of their powers.