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The acclaimed Devon songstress explains how a simple conversation, about having a right to be wrong, turned into a hit...
Wise words on tackling writer’s block from songwriters Kelly Jones, Ali Tamposi, Sananda Maitreya, Joe Jackson, Helen Reddington and more...
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The DC5 bandleader, songwriter and producer talks about the song that knocked The Beatles off the top of the charts...
As a co-writer, producer and publishing company head, this talented Canadian knows what it takes to create a hit song...
We hear the story behind a classic pop song of the 90s, one that was a “killer” for its writer...
The former Civil Wars man discusses his latest album, solo writing and the thread running through all of his work...
The Welsh guitar band’s frontman and chief songwriter reflects on the creation of one of his rock group’s best-loved songs...
Interview: Rob Thomas
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How I wrote 'Mad World' by Tears For Fears' Roland Orzabal
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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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How I wrote 'Zombie' by The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan
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How I wrote 'Hey There Delilah' by Plain White T's' Tom Higgenson
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How we wrote Michael Jackson's 'Man In The Mirror' by Glen Ballard
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How I wrote ''74-'75' by The Connells
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How I wrote 'All Right Now' by Free's Andy Fraser
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How we wrote ‘Big In Japan’ by Alphaville
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How I wrote 'Iris' by Goo Goo Dolls' John Rzeznik
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