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We put some frequently-asked questions on royalty splits and songwriters’ rights to The Damned bassist and Musicians’ Union regional officer...
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Interview: H. Jack Williams
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How I wrote 'Iris' by Goo Goo Dolls' John Rzeznik
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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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How I wrote ‘Beds Are Burning’ by Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst
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How I wrote 'Light My Fire' by The Doors' Robby Krieger
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How I wrote Art Garfunkel's 'Bright Eyes' by Mike Batt
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Interview: Seafret
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Interview: Gabriella Cilmi
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How I wrote 'Turning Japanese' by The Vapors' David Fenton
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How I wrote 'Chasing Rainbows' by Shed Seven's Rick Witter
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Shelf help: 20 of the best books for songwriters
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Songs In The Key Of... The Korg MS-20
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How I wrote 'Enola Gay' by OMD's Andy McCluskey
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How I wrote 'Handbags And Gladrags' by Mike d'Abo
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How I wrote 'Jilted John' by Graham Fellows
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Mike Batt on finding meaning in your songs
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How I wrote 'High' by Lighthouse Family’s Paul Tucker
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How I wrote 'I Alone' by Live's Ed Kowalczyk
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How I wrote 'Fireflies' by Adam Young (Owl City)
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