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...
How I wrote 'It Must Have Been Love' by Roxette's Per Gessle
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Interview: Colin Macleod
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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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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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The 10 greatest Christmas songs of all time
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How I wrote 'Handbags And Gladrags' by Mike d'Abo
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Comments
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