In celebration of World Book Day, we share our favourite songwriting reads and also include several titles that you’ve suggested...
Tag Archives: How I wrote
Eight local songwriters, including Roger Cook and Beki Bondage, tell the stories behind some of our home city’s classic songs...
The Suffolk-born singer-songwriter explains how she and Ed Sheeran made the little song that gave 1D another UK No 1...
Before the Irish band’s singer tragically died in 2018, she told us how this classic 90s rock song was created...
The Wolverhampton singer-songwriter reveals how his debut single earned him a tour with Foo Fighters and an Ivor Novello award...
25 years after ‘Throwing Copper’ went global, we learn the story of the song that helped it on its way...
From a Latin disco drumbeat to a politically charged lyric, here’s the story behind the 80s pop duo’s biggest hit...
When this pop-rock classic landed on both sides of the Atlantic it became a self-fulfilling prophecy for its creator (more…)
The songwriter and guitarist behind the 80s pop-folk band’s chart-topping debut single tells the compelling tale of its imperfect inspiration...
A synth-rock anthem inspired by Berlin’s heroin scene, we learn all about a classic 80s track with a surprising origin...
Isaac Hanson, the eldest of the sibling trio, tells the story of his group’s chart-topping blockbuster with the super-catchy chorus...
The disco classic from Earth, Wind & Fire might have sounded very different if it wasn’t for Allee Willis’ insistence...
Songs In The Key Of… South African folk music
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How I wrote ‘Beds Are Burning’ by Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst
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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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How I wrote 'Enola Gay' by OMD's Andy McCluskey
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Shelf help: 10 of the best books for songwriters
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How I wrote 'Zombie' by The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan
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How I wrote ‘Big In Japan’ by Alphaville
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How I wrote 'Fireflies' by Adam Young (Owl City)
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In Conversation With… Nashvillains
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16 song starters
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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 […]