Legendary Songwriters Articles
Interview with Paul Williams about his classic songs, his recent co-writing with Daft Punk, his work with ASCAP and the Grammys.
Special interview with Jimmy Webb, who recalls his four decades of songwritring, and his new projects.
These veteran hit writers came together to write this big hit for Vanessa Williams. You can also hear their original demo version.
DeVorzon tells how he wrote “Nadia’s Theme,” “Theme From S.W.A.T” and many other hit movie scores.
Grammy winner Walter Afanasieff tells how he wrote this song with Carey, and then how it became even more inspirational after the 9/11 crisis.
Silbar tells how many artists passed on this song before it was first placed, and how years later Bette Midler made it a #1 hit.
Singer/songwriter Don McLean talks about his great career, and how he wrote his classic hits “American Pie,” “Vincent,” “And I Love You So” and “Castles in the Air.”
This hit writing duo how they landed this huge placement: “Run To You” with Whitney Houston for the smash soundtrack, The Bodyguard.
Nashville hit writer Myers tells how this song was first a country hit for John Michael Montgomery, then a pop hit for All-4-One.
This hit writing duo recall how they wrote this classic song. You can also hear their original demo version.
Ritz recalls how he wrote this great song with Gaye, and then had to fight to secure his proper credit and royalties.
Veteran DeVorzon talks in detail about the craft of songwriting, and his software program.Masterwriter 2.0.