Motown songwriting royalty Valerie Simpson is our latest World’s Greatest Songwriters interviewee
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‘I knew that making it in music was a needle in a haystack thing.’
Oak Felder on his career, his songwriting process – and why he’s become a publisher himself
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‘There is a grim determination required to make it in the music business.’
Jimmy Webb is the latest in our World’s Greatest Songwriters series
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“Every songwriter needs to sit there, keep going, and wait for ‘it’ to happen”
ABBA legend Benny Andersson is our latest World’s Greatest Songwriter
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‘Once you’ve found creative chemistry, stick with it and great things will come.’
Ali Tamposi is the latest entrant in our World’s Greatest Songwriters series
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‘I’ve never felt like I’ve really made it in the music business – and I never want to.’
Poo Bear on his tough upbringing, his strong beliefs – and his huge hits
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‘You’ve got to work at songwriting 7 days a week. There’s no such thing as writer’s block.’
Lamont Dozier is a legend. You could learn a lot from him.
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‘I joined a cult for 4 years and lost $1m. But maybe, in the end, I won.’
Desmond Child’s insane life story – the latest in our World’s Greatest Songwriters series
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‘There are no rules to pop music now. It just has to be of great quality.’
British pop songwriter extraordinaire Steve Mac talks Shape Of You, being No.1 and much more
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‘Music is about emotions and connecting people – not money or ego’
Pop connoisseur Savan Kotecha opens up about songwriting, growing up – and winning in the music business
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