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In these fiftytwo interviews, the greatest songwriters of our time go straight to the source of the magic of songwriting by offering their thoughts, feelings, and opinions on their art. Representing almost every genre of popular music, from folk to Tin Pan Alley to jazz, from blues to pop rock, these are the figures who have shaped American music as we know it. Here they share their secrets and personal methods for converting inspiration into song: Robbie Robertson of the Band an Tom Petty talk about working with Bob Dylan; Dylan himself, in his only indepth interview in more than ten years, says that the world doesn't need any new songs; R.E.M. name their favorite R.E.M. songs; Madonna describes collaborating with Prince; Sammy Cahn talks about writing standards for Sinatra; Pete Seeger recounts hitting the road with Woody Guthrie; Frank Zappa admits to loving 'Louie Louie'; Todd Rundgren explains how he dreams his songs; and, in the book's most extensive interview, Paul Simon delves into his opus from 'The Sound of Silence' to 'Graceland.' And almost all of them express delight at being able to talk about the mechanics of music itself, something that they have rarely been asked to discuss. Here expanded with new interviews with Burt Bacharach, Laura Nyro, Yoko Ono, Leonard Cohen, Graham Nash, Jackson Browne, Richard Thompson, and many others, Songwriters on Songwriting is a rare volume: one of the best books on the craft of musicmaking, an informative source for musicians and songwriters, and an invaluable historical record of the popular music of this century.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Songwriters On Songwriting'? A: The main theme of 'Songwriters On Songwriting' revolves around in-depth interviews with prominent songwriters who share their insights, feelings, and techniques related to the art of songwriting.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Songwriters On Songwriting' is Paul Zollo.
- Q: What genres of music are covered in this book? A: The book covers a wide range of genres, including folk, jazz, blues, pop rock, and Tin Pan Alley.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 752 pages.
- Q: Is this book a revised edition? A: Yes, this book is a revised and expanded edition that includes new interviews.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Songwriters On Songwriting' published? A: The book was published on June 19, 2003.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Can you name a few notable songwriters interviewed in the book? A: Notable songwriters interviewed include Bob Dylan, Madonna, Paul Simon, and Burt Bacharach.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the creative processes and personal methods of songwriting from various influential artists.