Free’s bassist and songwriter recalls how the band’s biggest hit had its genesis in a less than successful live gig...
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Our series continues with the story of a song that’s been a hit somewhere in every decade since the 60s...
In the first article in a new series, Songwriting gets the story behind the legendary British reggae band’s breakthrough single...
Song-by-Song: 'The Empire Windrush' by Dubwiser
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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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Shelf help: 25 of the best books for songwriters [March 2023]
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How I wrote Art Garfunkel's 'Bright Eyes' by Mike Batt
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16 song starters
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How I wrote 'Light My Fire' by The Doors' Robby Krieger
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Enter the 8th Annual Christmas Songwriting Competition
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How I wrote 'Handbags And Gladrags' by Mike d'Abo
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Songs In The Key Of... The Korg MS-20
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