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The writer of legendary songs such as ‘Like A Virgin’ and ‘True Colors’ looks back on his highly distinguished career...
- 19 Jun 2021
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We get to know George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam, the American pop-songwriting duo behind two of Whitney Houston’s biggest hits...
- 13 Mar 2021
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The rising teen sensation is ready to take the pop world by storm with the release of his debut single...
- 29 Feb 2020
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How one of the lucky few original songs to appear on ‘The Bodyguard’ soundtrack was inspired by a real break-up...
- 10 Sep 2018
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The New York-based pop/soul sensation steps away from the piano to talk about his life, work and third studio album...
- 21 Nov 2016
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Celebrating the best – and glossing swiftly over the worst – of 50 years of festive chart-toppers in the UK...
- 21 Dec 2014
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With autumn rolling in, Sodajerker sit down and talk songwriting with one of the most recognisable songwriters of the noughties...
- 16 Oct 2014
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