Scottish singer/songwriter Al Stewart first found international fame with the hit "Year of The Cat" produced by Alan Parsons (by the way Alan recounts his memories of the recording during the interview you'll find here). Al Stewart has some amazing stories including one where he lied in order to meet John Lennon plus he tells how his neighbour become a music legend.
Few musical careers begin in a radio station's record library but Sharon O'Neill's did. The New Zealand born singer/songwriter tells what brought her to Australia and tells how a local prostitute she used to see on the street, but never met, unknowingly gave her inspiration for her biggest hit. She also talks about the theme she wrote for the TV series "Sweet & Sour".
Here's a man who written about everything from bus stops to dreadlock holidays! 10CC's Graham Gouldman is known for his work songwriting and producing with the other members of 10CC but also wrote hits with his father in the 60's. Possibly the most impressive song he has been involved with is "I'm Not In Love" and the tale behind that recording is fascinating.
Remember the Kingston Trio? That group gave this singer his first taste of fame. The late John Stewart also wrote one of the best loved hits of The Monkees. In the 70's he charted with his song "Gold", but possibly his most moving story is how his records were burnt in protest when a line he wrote in 1969 was taken the wrong way.
