Archive for 1994

Kristofferson: Setting High Standards: And Continues To Learn About Himself And His Craft

Kristofferson: Setting High Standards: And Continues To Learn About Himself And His Craft

Kris Kristofferson: Rhodes scholar, Army pilot, activist, songwriter.

DAMN YANKEES: Co-Writers Have Chemistry and Fun

Jack Blades says he thinks one of the reasons he and Tommy Shaw write so well together is that both are team players. Another reason that becomes apparent after talking to them is that both of them genuinely love what they do, and enjoy writing for the sake of writing and not only for the money they might make down the road.

Writers Pen Only One Hit: But… “When A Man Loves A Woman” Is A Definite Hit

The writers of “When A Man Loves A Woman” did it right the first and only time.

Dennis Morgan: International Songwriter: From George Michael to George Jones

Dennis Morgan: International Songwriter: From George Michael to George Jones

Dennis Morgan is leaving a legendary legacy.

Songwriting – The Heart Of The Matter: Don Henley’s Songs Mirror Today’s Society

Songwriting – The Heart Of The Matter: Don Henley’s Songs Mirror Today’s Society

Don Henley strives to write like the greats who have influenced him.

WRITERS PEN ONLY ONE HIT: But…When A Man Loves A Woman” Is A Definite Hit

Calvin Lewis and Andrew Wright will go down in history for writing the classic “When A Man Loves A Woman” – the only song the pair ever wrote!

Research Is Important When Writing About Real People

As a songwriter, Michael Martin Murphey does his homework.

Twila Paris: Creating Musical Garments

To Twila Paris, a great song is like a favorite garment — something the listener can wrap themselves up in and make it their own.

ASCAP Readies Itself For 21st Century

ASCAP Readies Itself For 21st Century

Changes in ASCAP will provide its members with better representation in the 21st century.

Co-Writers Have Chemistry and Fun

Co-Writers Have Chemistry and Fun

Jack Blades and Tommy Shaw rejoice in working with other great artists.