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...
We chat to The Doors guitarist and songwriter about his time in one of the most influential bands on earth...
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...
In the first article in a new series, Songwriting gets the story behind the legendary British reggae band’s breakthrough single...
How I wrote 'Zombie' by The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan
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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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How we wrote ‘Big In Japan’ by Alphaville
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How I wrote 'Since You Been Gone' by Russ Ballard
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Interview: Dolly Parton
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How we wrote Natalie Imbruglia's ‘Torn’ by Phil Thornalley
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Interview: Chanel Yates
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How I wrote 'Iris' by Goo Goo Dolls' John Rzeznik
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Songs In The Key Of... Woody Guthrie
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50 female songwriters on International Women's Day
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