The story behind this much-loved new wave hit from 1980 – it’s not actually what popular legend supposes it’s about...
Spring 2017
Articles
The songwriter and guitarist behind the 80s pop-folk band’s chart-topping debut single tells the compelling tale of its imperfect inspiration...
Interview: Max Gomez
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How I wrote Art Garfunkel's 'Bright Eyes' by Mike Batt
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Shelf help: 25 of the best books for songwriters [March 2023]
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16 song starters
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How I wrote 'Zombie' by The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan
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How I wrote 'Place Your Hands' by Reef's Gary Stringer
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How I wrote 'Enola Gay' by OMD's Andy McCluskey
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How I wrote 'Cool For Cats' by Squeeze's Chris Difford
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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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Interview: Half Moon Run's Devon Portielje
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