British/Irish singer-songwriter on melody before words, the art of creative distance, and why the best songs emerge after the moment...
Tag Archives: Jack Cullen
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How I wrote 'Iris' by Goo Goo Dolls' John Rzeznik
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How we wrote ‘Big In Japan’ by Alphaville
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How I wrote 'Walking In Memphis' by Marc Cohn
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How I wrote 'Turning Japanese' by The Vapors' David Fenton
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How I wrote 'Zombie' by The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan
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50 female songwriters on International Women's Day
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How we wrote 'Don't Stop Believin'' by Journey's Jonathan Cain
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How we wrote 'Birdhouse In Your Soul' by They Might Be Giants
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How we wrote Michael Jackson's 'Man In The Mirror' by Glen Ballard
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How I wrote ''74-'75' by The Connells
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