The English rock band’s founder, vocalist, bassist and songwriter Jeff Christie explains the creation of their 1970 chart-topping hit single...
Tag Archives: Glen Campbell
The resurgent country artist provides us with his take on our survival kit, that is as unique as his artistry...
The annual country music tour brings a mixture of established songwriters and ‘rising stars’ to five UK venues this autumn...
Recorded in 1973 at Johnny Cash’s studio, we learn all about a lost classic from the country artist behind it...
Legendary country music songwriter Glen Campbell died this Tuesday (8 August) aged 81, following a six year battle with Alzheimer’s...
Our regular columnist Lisa Redford took in the outstanding musicianship provided at this year’s celebration of Americana and roots music...
Made in cooperation with his family, the acoustic/electric guitar is a recreation of the country music legend’s iconic ‘1771’ model...
The country music icon announces his final studio album ‘Adiós’ featuring songs from lifelong collaborator Jimmy Webb and other legends...
The 80s smash that hit No 1 on the Billboard chart almost wasn’t recorded and was the songwriter’s bittersweet tale...
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How I wrote 'It Must Have Been Love' by Roxette's Per Gessle
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Interview: Colin Macleod
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Shelf help: 10 of the best books for songwriters
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How I wrote 'Turning Japanese' by The Vapors' David Fenton
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16 song starters
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How I wrote Art Garfunkel's 'Bright Eyes' by Mike Batt
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How I wrote ‘Beds Are Burning’ by Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst
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How I wrote 'Handbags And Gladrags' by Mike d'Abo
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The 10 greatest Christmas songs of all time
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I'm going to keep songwriting by reminding myself that overflowing emotions can be relieved when I write them down or sing them out.
I’ve kept writing songs all through lockdown and have just released currently have 4 tunes waiting for me to find the right words. The songs
My best mate and I have been writing songs together for just under a year and we've just released our 1st single! I am so
I have been writing songs now for over 40 years and I am not about to stop.
Notebook writing even day
I wrote 'Start a party' for Freedom day and the nightclub scene. It all started with Gary Barlow's course, I am now on the TSA
I have plenty of ideas and try to get one end product at one time! Focus, making, listen to it until I am satisfied with