by lashibes | Feb 15, 2015 | Pro Tips
The third best-selling song of the 1980’s sung by Kim Carnes was a originally a pop ballad appearing on Jackie DeShannon’s 1975 album New Arrangement. Written by Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee DeShannon and her writing partner Donna Weiss in 1974, the...
by lashibes | Aug 29, 2014 | Pro Tips
On its 10th anniversary, interviews with founder Bob DiPiero on why he started the series as well as perspectives on participating from several of Nashville’s biggest stars and songwriters. Full story: CMA Songwriting: Chats With Bob DiPiero, Billy...
by lashibes | Aug 3, 2014 | Song Craft
Hearing from a songwriter on how they came up with their lyrics, the inspiration for a song, or how they co-write with someone else is one of the most interesting ways to learn – at least to me. Understanding how an established songwriter got from point A to...
by lashibes | Aug 3, 2014 | Song Craft
One of the most covered songs of all time – “All Along The Watchtower” – was made the most famous by someone who covered it. None other than Jimi Hendrix. His version of the song is ranked #47 in Rolling Stones’ Top 500 Greatest Songs...
by lashibes | Jan 22, 2014 | Songwriting Life
Song Start Pete Seeger’s “Where Have All The Flowers Gone” Elements of the song came together from several sources over several years. The title evolved from a novel And Quiet Flows The Don and three lines in a scene of soldiers riding across a...