Archive for January, 2016
Musical Moments from 2015 PS Creative Workshops
Video highlights of Performing Songwriter Creative Workshops with teachers Mary Gauthier, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Gretchen Peters, Jonatha Brooke and their guests.
The Girl From Ipanema
The story behind “The Girl From Ipanema,” the second-most recorded song in history by composer Antonio Carlos Jobim and the poet Vinícius de Moraes.
Janis Joplin’s Mercedes Benz
It’s Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Sunset Sound recording studio in Los Angeles. Janis Joplin asks producer Paul Rothchild to roll tape. She has a song she’d like to sing.
Happy Birthday, Dolly Parton!
Dolly parton talks about her favorite subject—songwriting. Included is the story behind “I Will Always Love You” and turning down Elvis Presley when he wanted to record it.
The Beatles: ‘A Day In the Life’ 49 Years Ago
In January 1967 the Beatles went into EMI’s London studio to record “A Day In the Life.” Here’s the story behind the writing and the making of it.
Farewell, David Bowie
To celebrate the life of David Bowie, who left this earth on January 10, here are stories behind a few of his songs that he shared with us during an interview. This brilliant, creative soul left us a beautiful legacy, and will be missed.
Heartbreak Hotel
On Jan. 10, 1956, Elvis Presley went into Nashville’s RCA Studio to record “Heartbreak Hotel” which went on to become his first #1 hit. Here’s the story behind the song written by Mae Axton and Tommy Durden.
Stories From Elvis Presley’s Band
Rare stories from the band who backed Elvis Presley in his final years: Glen D. Hardin, James Burton, Ronnie Tutt and Jerry Scheff.