Paul Zollo 
American Icons: Livingston and Evans(0)
Like so many legendary songwriters, their songs are much more famous than the songwriters who wrote them, songs such as “Silver Bells,” “Mona Lisa,” “Que Sera Sera,” “To Each His Own,” “Tammy” and “Buttons & Bows.”
I was fortunate enough to interview both Livingston and Evans in 1987, an experience I liken to sitting down with [...]
AMERICAN ICONS: Mitchell Parish
He’s written the words to many of America’s most cherished standards, starting with the classic “Stardust,” with music by Hoagy Carmichael, a song which he said he knew “in his gut” was important. Other standards to which he concocted the lyrics include “Deep Purple,” “Sophisticated Lady,” “Stars Fell on Alabama,” “Sleigh Ride,” “Moonlight Serenade” and [...]
The Paul Zollo Blog: Q&A with Carole King
“The song wrote itself. It was written by something outside of myself through me.”
The Paul Zollo Blog: Q&A with Brian Wilson
“I feel turned on by it, I can’t help it. I can’t help myself.”
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