Howie D of Backstreet BoysHowie D on his album of kids' music, and how he handled getting pushed to the back of the Backstreet Boys when their sound shifted.Paul SimonIn three different interviews, Paul Simon talks about his musical progression, from "folkie stuff" to hitmaker to "far away from the marketplace." Sarah PotenzaNashville blues belter Sarah Potenza talks about her powerful anthem "I Work For Me" and explains why songwriting is a bit like kissing.
LissieThe singer-songwriter Lissie on her Twin Peaks performance (David Lynch = big fan), hitting #1 in Norway, and creating a life-changing song in a moment of despair. Evan Dando of the LemonheadsLemonheads frontman Evan Dando tells the stories behind some of their biggest songs, and explains how he feels about their biggest hit, a cover of "Mrs. Robinson." Kevin GodleyKevin Godley talks about directing classic videos for The Police, U2 and Duran Duran, and discusses song and videos he made with 10cc and Godley & Creme. Exene Cervenka of XSinger-songwriter Exene Cervenka of the seminal punk band X tells the stories behind some of their classic songs and defines "real punk."
Facts on Tracks: Stories Behind 100 Rock Classics - An ExcerptStories behind "Eye Of The Tiger," "Slow Ride" and four others from Greg Prato's book Facts on Tracks.
Howie D of Backstreet BoysHowie D on his album of kids' music, and how he handled getting pushed to the back of the Backstreet Boys when their sound shifted.
Paul SimonIn three different interviews, Paul Simon talks about his musical progression, from "folkie stuff" to hitmaker to "far away from the marketplace."
Sarah PotenzaNashville blues belter Sarah Potenza talks about her powerful anthem "I Work For Me" and explains why songwriting is a bit like kissing.
10 Things We Learned From The Kurt Cobain Book Serving The ServantWhat we learned from Serving the Servant, written by Kurt Cobain's friend and business associate Danny Goldberg.
LissieThe singer-songwriter Lissie on her Twin Peaks performance (David Lynch = big fan), hitting #1 in Norway, and creating a life-changing song in a moment of despair.
Evan Dando of the LemonheadsLemonheads frontman Evan Dando tells the stories behind some of their biggest songs, and explains how he feels about their biggest hit, a cover of "Mrs. Robinson."
Kevin GodleyKevin Godley talks about directing classic videos for The Police, U2 and Duran Duran, and discusses song and videos he made with 10cc and Godley & Creme.
Exene Cervenka of XSinger-songwriter Exene Cervenka of the seminal punk band X tells the stories behind some of their classic songs and defines "real punk."
Little River Band founder Glenn ShorrockReminiscing with Glenn Shorrock about songs he wrote and sang with the Little River Band.