Rapper Chuck D, creative leader of the seminal and often controversial Public Enemy, talks through his early influences, charts the band's development, and reveals his individual songwriting process
Singer and songwriter Norah Jones discusses her musical influences, collaborations and songwriting process in this candid profile, and gives new performances of four tracks
Songwriter Bill Withers, who recorded his breakthrough single, Ain't No Sunshine, in 1971, gives a candid and fascinating interview on the pain of creation and why he gave up recording and performing
Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe-winning singer Carly Simon invites filmmakers into her home to discuss her fascinating life, work and approach to songwriting, giving original performances of four songs
Hugely successful songwriter Barry Gibb, who sold over 200 million records with the Bee Gees, gives a compelling insight into his songwriting process, performing two classic tracks and two new songs
Master songwriter Jimmy Webb takes viewers though his remarkable career, including his songs for Glen Campbell, and his forthright views about country music and the future of songwriting
Peerlessly prolific, multi-Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Ryan Adams deconstructs his songwriting process, creating a new song on camera, and plays a selection of classic and exclusive new tracks
Double Grammy Award-winning American singer/songwriter Rickie Lee Jones is interviewed about the songwriting process and her life in music and performs some of her tracks, including Chuck E.'s in Love
Oklahoma rockers The Flaming Lips, who have won three Grammy Awards, talk about songwriting, the creative process and life in music and perform a selection of their tracks, including Do You Realize??
Canadian singer/songwriter Paul Anka, who wrote hits for Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson, discusses the songwriting process and performs some of his tracks, including Diana and My Way
Oasis's principal songwriter and High Flying Birds frontman Noel Gallagher ponders the songwriting process and performs a selection of tracks such as Don't Look Back in Anger and Holy Mountain
Kelly Jones, lead singer and songwriter of Stereophonics, who have had six UK number one albums, talks about the songwriting process and the band perform tracks including Dakota and Caught by the Wind
Multi-Grammy, Brit and Ivor Novello Award-winning singer/songwriter Seal talks to Paul Toogood about his creative process and performs Killer, Crazy, Kiss from a Rose and Prayer for the Dying
Series lifting the lid on the craft of song writing, with exclusive interviews and performances by acclaimed songwriters.
Richard Ashcroft, songwriter for The Verve and solo material, discusses his writing process and performs four tracks
The owner of two UK number-one singles, Emeli Sandé discusses her life in music and the genius of her songwriting, while also performing a selection of tracks.
Prospering with both The Housemartins and The Beautiful South, Paul Heaton lifts the lid on his craft and performs a selection of tracks.
The 16-time Grammy Award-winning Canadian discusses his glittering career and the creative process behind it, performing exclusively during the interview.
Former Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr talks about his life in music and performs a selection of tracks
Brit Award winner Tom Odell discusses his songwriting and life in music, and performs a selection of his tracks including Another Love and Grow Old with Me.
Mike Scott of the Waterboys talks about his life in music and performs a selection of tracks.
The Echo and the Bunnymen frontman talks songwriting and his life in music, and performs beloved tracks including `The Killing Moon'.
Original portraits of songwriters discussing the creative process and their inspiration.
Original portraits of songwriters discussing the creative process and their inspiration.