To celebrate the 80th birthday of an undeniable songwriting genius, we take our pick of a dozen of his finest…...
Tag Archives: Paul McCartney
We learn all about how an overdue and recrimination-filled musical letter to Paul McCartney provided the inspiration for this song...
The DC5 bandleader, songwriter and producer talks about the song that knocked The Beatles off the top of the charts...
Black Eyed Dog: The acclaimed producer shares priceless insights on “capturing human performances” and his own fluid approach to songwriting...
Groundbreaking global project needs help sourcing photographs for a unique archive celebrating 50 years since the band’s famous final performance...
This new playlist showcases the considerable talents of Carrie Underwood, Paul McCartney, The Shires, David Crosby, Lennon Stella and Raptor...
Author of ‘Help! 100 Songwriting, Recording And Career Tips Used By The Beatles’, David Rowley, highlights the Fab Four’s mischievousness...
With a new Chas & Dave album out now, it’s time we caught up with one of the rockney gods...
First dedicated digital resource for the acclaimed composer and lyricist celebrates his life and work in his 130th anniversary year...
Sir Paul McCartney and Frank Turner are supporting a new bill that aims to save live music venues from closing...
This week Sheeran’s on top again, LANco’s Brandon Lancaster returns with his ‘Greatest Love Story’ and even Lennon-McCartney get back...
The reissue of Sir Paul’s first eight multiple Grammy-winning Archive Collection titles will feature limited edition 180-gram colour vinyl pressings...
How I wrote ‘Beds Are Burning’ by Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst
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Appreciating the songs of... Andrew Eldritch
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How I wrote 'Enola Gay' by OMD's Andy McCluskey
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How I wrote 'Luka' by Suzanne Vega
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16 song starters
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How I wrote 'Zombie' by The Cranberries' Dolores O'Riordan
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How I wrote Art Garfunkel's 'Bright Eyes' by Mike Batt
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How I wrote ‘Big In Japan’ by Alphaville
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Shelf help: 10 of the best books for songwriters
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Interview: John Waite
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Comments
Songwriting is truly part of me, and it was there for me during 2020. Now, in 2021, I’m more grateful for songwriting than ever. This
We have to use all our talents to find the songs which are out there in heaven.
I write songs all the time, I have written an album that I am going record and have professionally produced when lockdown ends.
I pledge to be song-full.
In addition to the many things that motivate me as a songwriter, 2020 generated much to write about and also emphasised the role that songwriting
I've been a guitarist/singer/songwriter for 25 years it's what I do. I work part/time in a supermarket so I am able to continue my work.
I have written lots of lyrics and l am pretty sure they are good but l don't belong to the world of music, l have […]