tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723285718770587294Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:15:13 +0000http://www.songfacts.com/int/noreply@blogger.com (Songfacts)Blogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723285718770587294.post-8758726334642211670Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:23:00 +00002009-11-05T10:54:16.824-05:00Foreigner is back with the album Can't Slow Down, which comes with a disc of their remixed hits and a DVD of live footage. Their guitarist Mick Jones has been there from the start, when their first single "Feels Like The First Time" launched a string of hits that includes "Double Vision," "Urgent" and "I Want To Know What Love Is." Jones is the British side of Foreigner, which he formed with leadhttp://www.songfacts.com/int/2009/11/mick-jones-of-foreigner.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Songfacts)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723285718770587294.post-448139702688289371Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:09:00 +00002009-11-05T21:46:03.376-05:00Tommy James and the Shondells were launched into hit-making machines by the most notorious Mob family of the era. He always suspected that Roulette Records was a front for money laundering, and other more gruesome aspects inherent in the Mob. Now, four decades after their first hit with Roulette, James is telling the story. He's written an autobiography due out in February, 2010, that Martin http://www.songfacts.com/int/2009/10/tommy-james-and-shondells.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shawna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723285718770587294.post-37928682687210843Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:31:00 +00002009-11-02T11:41:47.511-05:00Bryan Adams has 30 years of hits, including four #1s in the United States and eight in his native Canada. He writes this stuff, you know. Writes for other folks too: Joe Cocker, Aretha Franklin, Neil Diamond and Mary J. Blige have all recorded his songs. So who impresses him? We had to ask... var yt2 = new SWFObject('http://songfacts.com/youtubeplayer/youtubeplayerorange.swf','youtubeplayerid1','http://www.songfacts.com/int/2009/10/bryan-adams.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Songfacts)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723285718770587294.post-9188278880141315802Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:01:00 +00002009-10-27T01:32:48.989-05:00As a guitarist and vocalist with The Doobie Brothers, Tom Johnston wrote the kind of joyful rock that is truly classic: "Listen To The Music," "China Grove," "Long Train Runnin'" and so much more. In 1975, an illness forced him to take some time off, which is when Michael McDonald joined the group. The original band reformed in 1989 and released the album Cycles, which contains the hit "The http://www.songfacts.com/int/2009/10/tom-johnston-doobie-brothers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Songfacts)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723285718770587294.post-5583990999943997652Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:32:00 +00002009-10-22T10:43:39.138-05:00For country music purists who rail against the labeling of today's stars as anything approaching the country music genre, they obviously aren't familiar with Hal Ketchum.Kickin' it old school, Hal draws inspiration from the bottom of the string of bottles floating in his wake, from his ongoing struggles with Multiple Sclerosis, from his children, and perhaps most intriguingly, from Christopher http://www.songfacts.com/int/2009/10/hal-ketchum.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Songfacts)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723285718770587294.post-2286172582014917088Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:51:00 +00002009-10-20T12:53:26.431-05:00The Cherry Poppin' Daddies formed in Eugene, Oregon in the late '80s, where their lead singer Steve Perry was a chemistry major. A mashup of Punk Rock and Jazz with a subversive streak (see the explanation of their band name), they built up a local following and released 3 independent albums that completely ignored the Grunge movement in the Pacific Northwest. When the trend shifted to Swing, http://www.songfacts.com/int/2009/10/steve-perry-of-cherry-poppin-daddies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Songfacts)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723285718770587294.post-7106994155928939758Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:59:00 +00002009-09-10T11:31:25.589-05:00Eddie Reeves left his mark as a songwriter with the Cymarron hit "Rings" and the Sonny & Cher song "All I Ever Need Is You." He went on to make an impact on the publishing and artist development side, where he worked with a long list of stars. Here's his story.I spent my early years mostly in Amarillo, Texas and graduated from Amarillo High School with honors in 1958. I attended the University ofhttp://www.songfacts.com/int/2009/09/eddie-reeves-rings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Songfacts)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723285718770587294.post-5731954583263189544Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:48:00 +00002009-09-02T09:33:18.681-05:00Jethro Tull frontman Ian Anderson isn't your typical Rock Star. He's never done drugs and has no use for the trappings of fame. So what does he have in common with the boys from Led Zeppelin? More than you might think.Carl Wiser (Songfacts): Ian, I have four different statements about you that appeared in pretty notable publications. I was wondering if you could tell me if these are true or falsehttp://www.songfacts.com/int/2009/09/ian-anderson-jethro-tull.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Songfacts)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723285718770587294.post-898048052562707460Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:29:00 +00002009-09-04T13:18:48.698-05:00The son of Jazz musicians Aaron Sachs and Helen Merrill, Alan moved from New York to Japan when he was still a teenager, becoming the first foreign pop star residing in Japan to break out in that country, both as a solo artist and with his group Vodka Collins. Moving to England, he formed The Arrows, who wrote and recorded "I Love Rock and Roll," got their own TV show, then quickly faded away. http://www.songfacts.com/int/2009/08/alan-merrill-arrows.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Songfacts)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723285718770587294.post-4033848392646798803Sat, 25 Jul 2009 01:10:00 +00002009-08-27T15:32:00.590-05:00Clayton Stroope possesses the most distinctive voice in rock since Steve Perry. Combined with the magical pen of Scott Jason, Thriving Ivory is, well... thriving.Though typically reticent to dig deep into the meanings of his songs (he likes to retain the mystery), Scott took a break from the band's current tour to talk with us. And he told us the stories anyway.var yt2 = new SWFObject('http://http://www.songfacts.com/int/2009/07/thriving-ivorys-scott-jason.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shawna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723285718770587294.post-6458337212077680901Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:23:00 +00002009-07-15T11:36:40.082-05:00Simon is the frontman of Nephew, which is the top Rock Band in Denmark. Check out the video below of "007 Is Also Gonna Die" to see what all the fuss is about. Nephew is not available in America yet, but Timbaland knows about them (he had them remake "The Way I Are"), and now you will too.Carl Wiser (Songfacts): Simon, I'm wondering how you go about creating a song.var yt2 = new SWFObject('http:/http://www.songfacts.com/int/2009/07/simon-kvamm-of-nephew.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Songfacts)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723285718770587294.post-8693582153006468743Mon, 13 Jul 2009 02:05:00 +00002009-08-01T00:32:57.346-05:00As a teacher, Matt Scannell could explain Fermi acceleration in such a way even the simplest of simpletons would nod in understanding. As a lyricist, his talent is even more remarkable. So if there ever was a time that, say, Harvard plied him with the benefits of professor-dom, we are deliriously happy that he followed the other road. Matt's ability to verbalize the world inside his head is http://www.songfacts.com/int/2009/07/matt-scannell-of-vertical-horizon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shawna)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723285718770587294.post-139398018587474478Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:55:00 +00002009-07-16T13:00:29.029-05:00Skinny pants. Matching jackets. Fabulous hair. Screaming female fans. Catchy tunes with great harmonies. You've stumbled over the fifth dimension in the time/space continuum, right? More likely you've just discovered The Click Five.If the definition of popular music is "an upbeat variety of rock music," these five guys have it nailed. They channel their inner pop-rock star with every breath. http://www.songfacts.com/int/2009/07/click-fives-ben-romans.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shawna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723285718770587294.post-8850533706945838332Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:52:00 +00002009-06-12T10:59:54.044-05:00Jesse Valenzuela doesn't much like to tell stories. He confesses this in a characteristically humble - and apologetic - manner. But he's not the first phenomenally successful songwriter to try and sell such a tale, so we didn't buy it.The original lead singer for the Gin Blossoms, Jesse has gone through enough drama with the band to make Fleetwood Mac stare in awe. The gamut included lineup http://www.songfacts.com/int/2009/04/gin-blossoms-jesse-valenzuela.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shawna)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723285718770587294.post-8141396554964201760Thu, 16 Apr 2009 22:02:00 +00002009-06-04T22:58:41.752-05:00Keith Reid wrote the lyrics to "A Whiter Shade Of Pale," which is the most-played song in England fo the last 75 years, according to a survey by BBC Radio 2. He formed Procol Harum with Gary Brooker in 1967, but Keith doesn't play an instrument or sing - he writes lyrics.Carl Wiser (Songfacts): Are there any other lyricists out there who are official band members? Keith: At the beginning of King http://www.songfacts.com/int/2009/04/keith-reid-procul-harum.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Songfacts)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723285718770587294.post-7158669692994691232Fri, 10 Apr 2009 17:28:00 +00002009-06-04T22:55:39.554-05:00Jason Michael Carroll has walked the walk. Growing up the son of a preacher, his father helped many families through rough times, and Jason bore witness to real-life tragedies that will take the kid right out of a child. Add to that his dulcet voice and a true romance over which bodice-ripper novel writers would salivate, and you've got yourself the makings of a fine country singer/http://www.songfacts.com/int/2009/04/jason-michael-carroll.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shawna)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723285718770587294.post-1350354955302276795Wed, 08 Apr 2009 23:58:00 +00002009-04-28T23:36:12.556-05:00What would you do if the National Guard came to your school and shot your friends? When Mark Mothersbaugh and Jerry Casale witnessed the horrific Kent State shootings, they formed Devo. Standing for De-Evolution, the idea is that we are regressing, and there's lots of evidence that they're right. Mark and Jerry are the masterminds behind Devo, creating a futuristic form of performance art with http://www.songfacts.com/int/2009/04/devo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Songfacts)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723285718770587294.post-46024513141896793Sat, 21 Mar 2009 16:25:00 +00002009-06-04T23:03:51.189-05:00You know 3 Doors Down. Even if you think you don't, you do. You probably hear one of their hits every time you turn on a radio. First breaking the sound barriers with "Kryptonite," a song the unschooled masses still associate with Superman, these guys have been screaming along with an enormity of success that is mind-bending. It is also of note that several of the songs off that same first CD http://www.songfacts.com/int/2009/03/3-doors-down-frontman-brad-arnold.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shawna)31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723285718770587294.post-6619721485092442957Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:18:00 +00002009-03-17T18:45:04.890-05:00Terry Cashman wrote the best baseball song of the last 100 years, produced Jim Croce and wrote several hits, including "American City Suite."Born Dennis Minogue, he changed his name when he was the head of ABC's Publishing Companies after he wrote the classic "Sunday Will Never Be The Same." His job was to promote ABC's songs by getting them recorded, and he didn't want to give the impression http://www.songfacts.com/int/2009/03/terry-cashman.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Songfacts)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723285718770587294.post-5112750281490173802Sun, 15 Mar 2009 02:28:00 +00002009-03-21T00:47:57.311-05:00While talking to country artist Jake Owen, we learned some amazing things. We learned why we should pass up green bananas. We learned that regret really sucks. We learned that no matter what you experience in life, it's cathartic to write about it. And we learned that it is possible to go home again. We also learned that Jake Owen has some mad multi-tasking skills, as you will find out. And when http://www.songfacts.com/int/2009/03/country-star-jake-owen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shawna)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723285718770587294.post-7293012926977283807Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:29:00 +00002009-02-26T17:40:06.329-05:00As Bobby points out, they didn't expect him to live very long. We're glad he did, as he's a vital part of Rock history, with stories to tell about his time in Derek and the Dominos and playing on George Harrison's legendary solo album All Things Must Pass. The cast of characters includes Eric Clapton, John Lennon and Phil Spector.Carl Wiser (Songfacts): How did you end up in Derek and the Dominoshttp://www.songfacts.com/int/2009/02/bobby-whitlock.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Songfacts)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723285718770587294.post-2079246355233270421Sat, 07 Feb 2009 18:23:00 +00002009-02-09T10:34:54.866-05:00With her husband Harry, who died in a car accident in 1981, Sandy Chapin wrote "Cats In The Cradle," which reminds us to treasure our time with loved ones, something she does every day in her role as an on-call grandmother. Left with the formidable task of keeping Harry's legacy alive, she runs the Harry Chapin Foundation, which tries with remarkable success to continue Harry's good deeds.Carl http://www.songfacts.com/int/2009/02/sandy-chapin.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Songfacts)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723285718770587294.post-1913079994636781412Wed, 21 Jan 2009 02:13:00 +00002009-01-23T11:56:53.022-05:00Arriving in England from their hometown of Halifax, Nova Scotia, lead singer Nick Van Eede and guitarist Kevin MacMichael formed Cutting Crew in 1986, later that year releasing the wildly successful Broadcast album, which contains the hits "(I Just) Died In Your Arms" and "I've Been In Love Before."Their second album The Scattering was released in 1989. Embraced by fans, it suffered from record http://www.songfacts.com/int/2009/01/nick-van-eede-cutting-crew.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Songfacts)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723285718770587294.post-3704500016770234656Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:09:00 +00002009-01-06T01:26:21.316-05:00O.A.R. stands for "Of A Revolution," the ideals of a group of 8th graders bent on making music that would change the world. Their official offices were a booth at the local pizza place in Rockvillle, Maryland, where they discussed details like how they'd divvy up the money when they went on tour. Their first releases were self-produced on indie labels, and they became one of the hardest working http://www.songfacts.com/int/2008/12/marc-roberge-of-oar-of-revolution.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Shawna)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4723285718770587294.post-4162106131153982249Sun, 28 Dec 2008 19:45:00 +00002008-12-28T16:45:09.305-05:00The half of Eurythmics that is not Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart has written hits with Tom Petty, No Doubt, Jon Bon Jovi, Bono, Mick Jagger and many others. He doesn't just write for these artists, he collaborates with them, drawing out their talents and producing some of the great songs of the last 25 years, many of which he details in The Dave Stewart Songbook. He also knows a little something http://www.songfacts.com/int/2008/12/dave-stewart-eurythmics.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Songfacts)2