The pop-rock band’s frontman explains how their debut hit took two years of tweaking and “dicking around on the piano”...
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The singer-songwriter-producer explains how insomnia, a new synth and Blink-182 inspired a multi-platinum single that topped charts across the globe...
From a Latin disco drumbeat to a politically charged lyric, here’s the story behind the 80s pop duo’s biggest hit...
The Australian singer-songwriter and frontman reveals how the single that launched the band’s stellar career was written on the toilet...
The acclaimed songwriter explains how the song ended up soundtracking a famous Coca-Cola TV ad and became a million-selling hit...
We learn all about the effortless birth of the quirky, million-selling No 1 single about Luke’s digger-driving dad ‘Bruce Lee’...
How one of the lucky few original songs to appear on ‘The Bodyguard’ soundtrack was inspired by a real break-up...
The Scottish group’s frontman and talismanic songwriter talks about telling the truth, being “the shittest” and making ‘The Man Who’...
Corinne Drewery and Andy Connell explain how the 1986 World Cup and a panic-inducing deadline inspired their sophisti-pop hit single...
The former drummer and songwriter of the London-based acid jazz-funk group, talks about the making of his dramatic, groove-led single...
Celebrating their 30th anniversary, the punk-folk-rock band’s frontman and songwriter talks about his mysterious craft, finding inspiration, and undercover police...
The Newcastle rock band’s frontman Ginger explains how a soundcheck riff and a casual interview comment inspired their unpredictable single...
How I wrote 'Walking In Memphis' by Marc Cohn
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How I wrote ‘Big In Japan’ by Alphaville
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How I wrote ''74-'75' by The Connells
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How I wrote 'What A Beautiful Day' by The Levellers
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How we wrote 'I Alone' by Live's Ed Kowalczyk
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How we wrote 'Naïve' by The Kooks’ Luke Pritchard
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How I wrote 'Suddenly I See' by KT Tunstall
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How I wrote 'Perseverance' by Terrorvision’s Tony Wright
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How we wrote: 'Eyes On Fire' by Blue Foundation's Tobias Wilner
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How we wrote Michael Jackson's 'Man In The Mirror' by Glen Ballard
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