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How I wrote 'Turning Japanese' by The Vapors' David Fenton
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How I wrote 'Enola Gay' by OMD's Andy McCluskey
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Holly Macve’s Songwriting Survival Kit
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16 song starters
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How I wrote 'Food For Thought' by UB40's Robin Campbell
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How I wrote 'Suddenly I See' by KT Tunstall
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I have been writing songs privately for the last 5 years, but never recorded any. I almost gave up on recording, and was going to
It's my passion, to be honest.
I'm putting out a new solo song next week, and am writing for my band's new album. On top of that, I want to challenge
Songwriting is truly part of me, and it was there for me during 2020. Now, in 2021, I’m more grateful for songwriting than ever. This
We have to use all our talents to find the songs which are out there in heaven.
I write songs all the time, I have written an album that I am going record and have professionally produced when lockdown ends.
I pledge to be song-full.