Legendary Songwriters Articles

Interview with Jeff Barry, who tells how he co-wrote many classic hit songs from the ’60s and ’70s, and many popular TV theme songs.

Interview with pop legend Gloria Estefan, who tells how she wrote her classic hits “Coming Out of the Dark” & “Rhythm Is Gonna Get You.”

Tim Rice tells how he wrote the classic songs “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” “A Whole New World” and “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina.”

Interview with Teddy Riley, who co-wrote & produced hits for Michael Jackson, Bobby Brown, and his groups Guy and Blackstreet.

Interview with John Sebastian about the Lovin’ Spoonful, and his hits “Do You Believe In Magic,” “Welcome Back,” “Summer in the City.”

Interview with Mike Stoller of legendary duo Leiber & Stoller, about their hits with Elvis Presley, The Coasters and The Drifters.

Interview with Dion, about his album Stomping Ground, which includes collaborations with Bruce Springsteen and Eric Clapton.

Interview with Al Stewart, about the making of his classic albums and hits Year of the Cat and Time Passages, and his songwriting.

Interview with Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis about their album, Volume One, and their hits with Janet Jackson, Boyz II Men and New Edition.

Ann Wilson discusses her new single, her solo album Immortal, and how she co-wrote Heart’s classic hits “Barracuda” and “Crazy on You.”

Interview with Gary Brooker of legendary British band Procol Harum, about his great career and how he wrote their classic songs.

Jon Anderson, lead singer & songwriter for rock band Yes, tells how he co-wrote Yes’s hits “Owner of a Lonely Heart” and “Roundabout.”

Billy Gibbons, lead singer & guitarist of ZZ Top, tells how he and the band wrote such classic songs as “Legs” and “Sharp Dressed Man.”

Yusuf/Cat Stevens tells how he wrote his classic songs “Peace Train,” “Wild World,” “Oh Very Young,” “Father and Son” and others.

Richard Carpenter discusses the excellent new album, Carpenters with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and co-writing the duo’s classic songs.

Hall of Fame songwriter Valerie Simpson talks about her great career with the duo Ashford & Simpson, and how she co-wrote many classic hit songs.

Jonathan Cain of Journey tells how he co-wrote the band’s classic hits “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Open Arms,” “Who’s Crying Now” and “Faithfully.”

Paul Rodgers talks about his bands Free, Bad Company and The Firm, and tells how he wrote the hits “All Right Now” and “Feel Like Makin’ Love.”

Interview with R&B/Soul Legend Steve Cropper about his great career, and how he co-wrote hits for Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett and other artists.

Todd Rundgren discusses his reunion tour with Utopia, his songwriting, and he tells how he wrote his classic hits “Hello It’s Me” and “I Saw The Light.”