Takes from the Top: The Beatles’ Revolver and Abbey Road
Revolver, issued in mid-1966, and Abbey Road, released three years later, trace the creative metamorphosis of the Beatles from the pre-self-consciousness of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band to the group’s eventual unraveling as the decade came to a close. Together, they help define the Beatles' residency at EMI’s 3 Abbey Road recording studios.
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New York & Nashville: How the Songwriting Centers Differ
As a transplanted songwriter from Nashville to New York City, I’ve had the chance to observe, up close, the approaches to songwriting and the songwriting communities in both cities. While there are, of course, many similarities, there are also quite a few differences. Please keep in mind that these observations are my impressions, not hard facts.
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Tips From the Top: The Making of Tom Petty's Wildflowers
By alternating promiscuous rockers (“Cabin Down Below”) with pensive country-based ballads (“Time to Move On”), Tom Petty’s Wildflowers left the impression of a middle-aged male tug-of-war, an effect made all the more pronounced by the immediacy of Rick Rubin’s sterling production work.
3886 hits | 8 comments | added on 09.12.07

Tips From the Top: The Making of Madonna's Like a Virgin
Co-written by pop tunesmith Billy Steinberg, "Like a Virgin" revealed a tougher, hard-pop Madonna, a sound so irresistible that even rock radio took notice.
2910 hits | 1 comments | added on 11.09.06

Second Gibson Guitar Giveaway Set
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Take the Songwriter101 'Career Quiz' and Find Out How to Boost Your Songwriting Career
Songwriter101.com's new "Career Quiz" launches to celebrate the site's 5000th registered member.
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Foreign Sub-Publishing Income
Whether your song is clicking in Caracas or soaring in Singapore, you’ll want to make sure someone is collecting your share for you in the international marketplace.
3046 hits | 1 comments | added on 05.26.04