Spotlight on Songwriters | Songcraft
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Part of the American Songwriter Podcast Network, Songcraft is a bi-weekly show that brings you in-depth conversations with and about the creators of lyrics and music that stand the test of time. You probably know their names, and you definitely know their songs. We bring you their stories.
Spotlight on Songwriters | Songcraft
3d ago
Ninety-eight-year-old Songwriters Hall of Famer Alan Bergman chats with us about a wide-ranging career that started with Johnny Mercer and continues to today.
PART ONE
Paul and Scott talk about the Abba Voyage virtual concert and scare themselves with the possibilities of digital technology.
PART TWO
Our in-depth interview with Alan Bergman
ABOUT ALAN BERGMAN
Alan Bergman and his late wife Marilyn joined forces professionally in the 1950s to create one of the most successful songwriting teams of all time. Though both musicians, the pair are best known as lyricists, and they foun ..read more
Spotlight on Songwriters | Songcraft
2w ago
SUMMARY:
Norah Jones joins us to chat about her new album Visions and the evolution of her songwriting since she took the world by storm in 2002. Afterward, stick around for a very special conversation with Tish Melton. The 18-year-old songwriter discusses her new Brandi-Carlile produced EP and more.
PART ONE:
Paul and Scott reflect on Norah Jones's unique place in the musical world, the central role of patience in the delivery of a great song, the Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs Grammy performance, Joni Mitchell, Brandi Carlile, and the beauty of cross-generational musical collaboration ..read more
Spotlight on Songwriters | Songcraft
1M ago
Blackberry Smoke frontman and primary songwriter Charlie Starr goes deep on his music's Southern roots and wide-ranging appeal.
PART ONE
Paul and Scott talk Pearl Jam's no single, how travel defines fanhood, and why Blackberry Smoke are a force to be reckoned with when it comes to playing live.
PART TWO
Our in-depth interview with Charlie Starr
ABOUT CHARLIE STARR
Charlie Starr is a guitarist, vocalist, and the primary songwriter of the Atlanta-based Blackberry Smoke. Building a dedicated fanbase over the past two decades, Blackberry Smoke has perfected a gritty Southern brand of root ..read more
Spotlight on Songwriters | Songcraft
1M ago
90-year-old blues legend Bobby Rush joins us for a wide-ranging and revealing conversation about songwriting, music, life, and so much more!
PART ONE:
Scott and Paul chat about Scott's experiences at the Grammy awards, including running into Ted Danson, Jason Isbell, Verdine White, and others. Plus seeing the Killer Mike drama go down and getting soaked in the biggest storm in recent Los Angeles memory!
PART TWO:
Our in-person an in-depth conversation with living legend Bobby Rush
ABOUT BOBBY RUSH:
One of the last of the golden era blues artists, 90-year-old Bobby Rush has been ..read more
Spotlight on Songwriters | Songcraft
2M ago
SUMMARY:
Audley Freed founded the band Cry of Love before going on to become a well-known guitarist for the Black Crowes, the Dixie Chicks, Sheryl Crow, and many others. He sits down with Songcraft at his Nashville home to go deep on his own fandom, the kind of musician he tries to be, and how his riffs have kickstarted some great songs.
PART ONE:
Paul and Scott geek out over the new Black Crowes single and review that band's role in their friendship, give some background on this historically unique Songcraft episode, and much more.
PART TWO:
Our in-depth conversation with Audley Freed ..read more
Spotlight on Songwriters | Songcraft
3M ago
SUMMARY:
Songwriters Hall of Famer JD Souther joins Scott and Paul for an in-depth interview to kick off the New Year!
PART ONE:
Paul and Scott welcome two very special guests (ages 8 and 5) to help set the tone for the new year. Plus they reveal the clever message a listener sent in to win the Stax Christmas LP from the last episode.
PART TWO:
Our in-depth conversation with JD Souther
ABOUT JD SOUTHER:
JD Souther is perhaps best known for writing or co-writing ten songs recorded by the Eagles, including “Victim of Love,” “The Sad Café,” “How Long,” and the #1 hits “Best of My L ..read more
Spotlight on Songwriters | Songcraft
3M ago
SUMMARY
In this very special holiday episode of Songcraft, we're taking it back to Christmas at Stax, featuring conversations with some of the luminaries of the storied Memphis label that dominated Southern soul music in the 1960s and 70s. You'll hear from Deanie Parker, William Bell, and Carla Thomas as we celebrate the season and close the book on another year at Songcraft.
PART ONE
Paul and Scott reflect on 2023, talk Grammy nominations, and tease upcoming episodes for 2024.
PART TWO
Interview segments with Deanie Parker, William Bell, and Carla Thomas about their original holid ..read more
Spotlight on Songwriters | Songcraft
4M ago
SUMMARY:
Two-time Grammy nominee and acclaimed singer-songwriter Peter Case joins Songcraft to talk about his wide-ranging career.
PART ONE:
Scott and Paul chat about instruments that are nearly as famous as their players.
PART TWO:
Our in-depth interview with Peter Case ..read more
Spotlight on Songwriters | Songcraft
4M ago
SUMMARY:
Bush front man Gavin Rossdale joins to chat about the band's first career-spanning compilation as he looks back on all the classic songs.
PART ONE:
This is a long one the covers Scott's eyewitness account of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Paul's experience at U2's Sphere show, and the guys' thoughts on new music from the Rolling Stones and the Beatles.
PART TWO (28 minute mark):
Our in-depth conversation with Gavin Rossdale
ABOUT GAVIN ROSSDALE:
As the lead vocalist, guitarist, songwriter and founder of the band Bush, Gavin Rossdale has s ..read more
Spotlight on Songwriters | Songcraft
5M ago
SUMMARY:
Grammy-nominated artist and songwriter Dave Barnes joins us to chat about his recording career, his hits for other artists, and his latest album that was inspired from an entire year listening to nothing but the Beatles
PART ONE:
Scott and Paul talk about concept albums and reveal their favorites
PART TWO:
Our in-depth conversation with Dave Barnes
ABOUT DAVE BARNES:
Nashville-based singer, songwriter, musician, podcaster and comedian Dave Barnes began his professional life as an indie touring musician in the early 2000s. After a couple of critically-acclaimed albums, he signed wit ..read more