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Keep On Truckin': An original country song I wrote in 2020

Tyler Zahnke @mininifty (159) • Belmont, Michigan 2 Jun

I wrote this song right when COVID hit. This was sung by someone in Jim Cristaldi's group, maybe even Cristaldi himself, but as you can see from the video title, I got the songwriting credit since I wrote both the melody and...

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I Love Rock N Roll Songwriter Dies ~ Alan Merrill

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 30 Mar 20

Alan Merrill, who penned the anthem "I Love Rock 'N' Roll" that became an era-defining hit for fellow rocker Joan Jett, has died of complications from coronavirus at age 69. Daughter Laura Merrill announced her father's death on...

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Jane Child - Jane Child CD

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222624) • United States 25 Jan 20

I'm sorry I was unable to find a picture of Jane Child that I could use other than the one below that is from her video. She really is a unique character...spikey hair, nose-to-ear jewelry, yards-long braids... I bought this CD...

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Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222624) • United States 22 Nov 19

Kim Carnes was born July 20, 1945, and is an American singer and songwriter. She began her career as a songwriter in the 1960s while singing in clubs and session backgrounds. She released her debut album in 1972; but her...

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Seal - Kiss From a Rose

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222624) • United States 9 Nov 19

Seal (Henry Olusegun Adeola Samuel) was born February 19, 1963. He is a British musician, singer and songwriter. He has sold more than 20 million records worldwide. He is best known in the United States for the song, "Kiss From...

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Al Green - Let's Stay Together

LindaOH @LindaOHio (222624) • United States 30 Oct 19

Al Green was born on April 13, 1946, the sixth of ten children. His father was a sharecropper. Green is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. While performing with his group, the Soul Mates, he was hired in 1969...

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One of my favorite singer-songwriter

Frederick Espiritu @simplfred (20641) • Philippines 20 Jul 18

One of my favorite singer-songwriter is Don McLean. He is the man behind the hits American Pie, Vincent (Starry Starry Night), Castles in the Air, Empty Chair and "And I Love You So." What I love most about him is on how he...

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I'm not only a poet but a trying hard songwriter 3

Frederick Espiritu @simplfred (20641) • Philippines 9 Jul 18

This is the third song that I will share to you guys. It's all about sacrificing your own feeling for the sake of friendship. I hope someday someone will accompany me with some musical instrument. I hope you'll enjoy it. Thanks...

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I seems mostly good!

me @dfollin (27267) • United States 12 Feb 17

Tonight I got to watch the grammy awards. I mostly wanted to watch it because there was going to be a tribute to the awesome Bee Gees! But I have found that mostly the show is very good and...

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legendary producer and songwriter, Joe Meek

dionysianspirit @dionysianspirit (161) • Canada 23 Apr 13

His brief career isn't often mentioned. He wrote and produced over 600 songs including several #1 hits in the late 1950's/early 1960's. "Have I The Right", "Telstar", "Johnny Remember Me" and "Just Like Eddie" are a few. In...

Have you ever had any success as a musician?

android @android (894) 13 Feb 13

I guess this depends on how you personally define success. Have you had any success as a musician and do you have any good tips for an upcoming DIY artist?

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Favorite Song?

yukonjoey @yukonjoey (37) • United States 10 Oct 11

What is your favorite song, why, and who sings it?

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Here's a great little site for printing out free music manuscript paper

163Mandolingirl @163Mandolingirl (1052) 4 Sep 11

I've just come across this site as I was looking for a cheap way of writing my own music. You can add whatever you like, save it, share it and print it. Perfect for a learner like me, and quick and easy for an expert. It even has...

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Who like's Miley Cyrus?

lady Di @lady1993 (27221) • Philippines 28 Mar 10

I recently saw her performance in American Idol, and I thought she was great- she had great control of her voice and puts emotion in it. But I don't really get why other people don't like her...is it because of the pictures in the...

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The Beatles

imacRuel1 @imacRuel1 (258) • Philippines 27 Jun 09

The Beatles is undoubtedly, the greatest band/group of all time... A lot of great rock n' roll bands have been influenced by them & The Beatles popularity is still remain unparallel or unmatch. But I do wonder, since most of it's...

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Missy Higgins is Incredible

vmenard @vmenard (895) • United States 2 Mar 09

Missy Higgins is a talented young singer songwriter from Australia. Her lyrically beautiful Where I Stood is an amazing song. I hope she receives the credit and accolades she deserves. Check out her album On a Clear...

Did you know that Kevin Costner is a singer/songwriter?

mtdewgurl74 @mtdewgurl74 (18151) • United States 26 Feb 09

I didn't so I was pleasantly surprised and he sings really good on some. My husband was watching the GAC music channel and his song video came on called Backyard here is a link that will give you a few videos of...

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Songwriter Vincent Ford died

Songwriter Delaney Bramlett died

moonlitmagikchild @moonlitmagikchild (22181) • United States 28 Dec 08

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28409941/ [i]Singer-songwriter-producer Delaney Bramlett, who penned such classic rock songs as "Let it Rain" and worked with musicians George Harrison and Eric Clapton, has died. He was...

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Calling all composers and songwriters

mattiasmartini @mattiasmartini (4) • Canada 26 Jul 08

Greetings, all. I'm just wondering how many amongst us are composers or songwriters. Typically, what sort of motions do you go through when writing music? Is it a matter of simply writing down what you have in your head? Or, do...

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