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Episode 53 - Paddy McAloon
Singer-songwriter Paddy McAloon of Prefab Sprout joins Simon and Brian for a chat about his latest release Crimson/Red. Paddy talks about the writing…
12 years, 1 month ago
Episode 52 - Billy Bragg
Singer-songwriter and activist Billy Bragg shares his thoughts on the songwriting process and details the writing of songs like 'A New England', 'The…
12 years, 2 months ago
Episode 51 - Van Dyke Parks
Songwriter, composer, arranger and producer Van Dyke Parks chats with Simon and Brian about the writing processes behind his recent album Songs Cycle…
12 years, 2 months ago
Episode 50 - Nick Lowe
Songwriter and producer Nick Lowe, whose credits over more than four decades include hit songs like '(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understa…
12 years, 3 months ago
Episode 49 - Suzanne Vega
Suzanne Vega illustrates her approach to songwriting by talking about the processes behind songs like 'Marlene On The Wall', 'Tom's Diner', 'Luka', '…
12 years, 4 months ago
Episode 48 - Rickie Lee Jones
Singer-songwriter Rickie Lee Jones chats with Simon and Brian about the writing of songs like 'Chuck E's in Love', 'The Last Chance Texaco', 'Coolsvi…
12 years, 4 months ago
Episode 47 - Linda Thompson
British folk singer Linda Thompson joins Simon and Brian to talk about the writing of her new solo album Won't Be Long Now. Linda talks about songs l…
12 years, 5 months ago
Episode 46 - Ron Sexsmith
Singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith discusses his approach to the art and craft of songwriting by detailing the processes behind songs like 'Secret Heart'…
12 years, 5 months ago
Episode 45 - Chip Taylor
Singer-songwriter Chip Taylor picks up his guitar to talk Simon and Brian through the writing of songs like 'Wild Thing' (The Troggs/Jimi Hendrix), '…
12 years, 6 months ago
Episode 44 - Neil Finn
Neil Finn of Split Enz, Crowded House, Finn Brothers and Pajama Club chats with Simon and Brian about his songwriting process and the writing of song…
12 years, 6 months ago