The singer-songwriter aimed to craft “a big song” about “a modern America” and ended up delivering an eight-and-a-half-minute folk-rock phenomenon...
Tag Archives: Buddy Holly
With a UK tour just around the corner, the country star and actor takes us through a lifetime of songwriting...
The late rock ‘n’ roll icons will tour the UK as holograms – the experience being described as “truly special”...
Podcast kings Simon and Brian chat with an Irish rockabilly star whose new album is her most reflective to date...
Our regular columnist Lisa Redford took in the outstanding musicianship provided at this year’s celebration of Americana and roots music...
How I wrote ‘Beds Are Burning’ by Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst
1
Appreciating the songs of... Andrew Eldritch
2
How I wrote 'Enola Gay' by OMD's Andy McCluskey
3
How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
4
16 song starters
5
How I wrote 'Zombie' by The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan
6
How I wrote ‘Big In Japan’ by Alphaville
7
Shelf help: 10 of the best books for songwriters
8
How I wrote Art Garfunkel's 'Bright Eyes' by Mike Batt
9
How I wrote ‘Save Tonight’ by Eagle-Eye Cherry
10
Comments
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.
In addition to the many things that motivate me as a songwriter, 2020 generated much to write about and also emphasised the role that songwriting
I've been a guitarist/singer/songwriter for 25 years it's what I do. I work part/time in a supermarket so I am able to continue my work.
I have written lots of lyrics and l am pretty sure they are good but l don't belong to the world of music, l have […]