The acclaimed songwriter explains how the song ended up soundtracking a famous Coca-Cola TV ad and became a million-selling hit...
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We learn all about the effortless birth of the quirky, million-selling No 1 single about Luke’s digger-driving dad ‘Bruce Lee’...
Corinne Drewery and Andy Connell explain how the 1986 World Cup and a panic-inducing deadline inspired their sophisti-pop hit single...
On the 50th anniversary of the band’s formation, the enigmatic, flute-toting frontman talks about writing one of their best-known songs...
The lucky person who received all 10 products in our festive kit list was a very grateful, Scottish, budding singer-songwriter...
Be in with a chance of winning all of the products featured in our gift list with this seasonal competition...
We chat to The Doors guitarist and songwriter about his time in one of the most influential bands on earth...
Origin stories of over 40 much-loved hits from the 60s to the present day, as told by the songwriters themselves...
To celebrate the release of the Songwriting app, we’re offering you a playlist featuring the artists included in issue #1...
James Warren tells the story behind the 80s hit single that’s been covered by everyone from Beck to Baby D...
The 80s smash that hit No 1 on the Billboard chart almost wasn’t recorded and was the songwriter’s bittersweet tale...
Our series continues with the story of a song that’s been a hit somewhere in every decade since the 60s...
Interview: Nerina Pallot
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16 song starters
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'Tis the season to enter the 9th Annual Christmas Songwriting Competition
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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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How I wrote 'Suddenly I See' by KT Tunstall
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How I wrote ‘Big In Japan’ by Alphaville
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How I wrote Art Garfunkel's 'Bright Eyes' by Mike Batt
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How I wrote ''74-'75' by The Connells
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How I wrote 'Zombie' by The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan
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How we wrote Ariana Grande's 'Santa Tell Me' by Savan Kotecha
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