Joe Strummer’s writer’s block, a change in musical direction and Paul Simonon’s famous photograph. It’s 40 years of ‘London Calling’...
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How I wrote 'Walking In Memphis' by Marc Cohn
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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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How I wrote 'Zombie' by The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan
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How I wrote ''74-'75' by The Connells
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How I wrote Art Garfunkel's 'Bright Eyes' by Mike Batt
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How I wrote 'Mad World' by Tears For Fears' Roland Orzabal
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How I wrote 'Turning Japanese' by The Vapors' David Fenton
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How we wrote ‘Big In Japan’ by Alphaville
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Interview: Mark Owen
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How we wrote 'I Alone' by Live's Ed Kowalczyk
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