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“Top” Ten Music Losses of 2024: Will Jennings (#5)

Four Walls @FourWalls (86567) • United States 27 Jan 25

Different city, same restaurant: hi from Chuy’s. Before I get on with my day I have to eat. I forgot to post this at the hotel, so now you get to endure another music great that you don’t know the name of, but you...

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85 years of songs, singers, songwriters Part 7

GreatMartin @GreatMartin (23670) • Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 22 Feb 21

Fun songs from Broadway A story song from yesterday, “Miss Otis Regrets” sung by Carmen McCrae written by Cole Porter for “Hi Diddle Diddle” https://youtu.be/3XZwideuvco Angela Lansbury and Bea Arthur “Bosom Buddies” from...

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Why Are Not Many Christmas Carols?

Jessica @WackyDecor (306) • United States 2 Nov 19

I am just wondering why Christmas Carols are not many? From year to year, I have heard the same carols. I guess ... songwriters and singers are not paid well to create Christmas Carols or is there any other reason?

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-Worthy Acts #6 - Warren Zevon

Scott Ganschow @teamfreak16 (43567) • Denver, Colorado 9 Jul 19

I've been counting down, in no particular order, ten acts that I feel deserving of inclusion into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. You might disagree with me, and please feel free to do so (although I hope you bring something more...

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Upside to Online Broadcasting - A New Era For Artists

ActiveMind @AgoriphobicPirate (303) 22 Mar 17

The amount of things we can do these days from the comfort of own home is really quite astonishing. Almost anyone can host an online broadcast, and the show is free for both the broadcaster and the viewers. This obviously comes...

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Video Killed the Radio Star AND the Songwriter

Four Walls @FourWalls (86567) • United States 2 Apr 16

A couple of things happened almost simultaneously to inspire this little rant/discussion. First, I spent yesterday engrossed in Robbie Fulks' new album, Upland Stories, mesmerized by his brilliant lyrics and storytelling...

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Death of a family member

Danny Williams @danny1971 (1747) • Church Hill, Tennessee 13 Feb 16

I lost a close family member the other day. His name was Kim Williams. He was a great songwriter, great person, and just a super guy. He had written numerous songs in country music in the early 90s. His biggest hit was probably...

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You Live, You Learn ... You Seek, You Find Out (Accidentally) (O.o)

cmoneyspinner @cmoneyspinner (9218) • Austin, Texas 28 Aug 15

Honestly! Life without cable or satellite TV is proving to be hit or miss as far as staying informed. Not really. But it does seem like my “breaking news revelations” are often random discoveries. Go searching for one thing...

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Any Good Music Publishers Out There?

endelpub1 @endelpub1 (3) • Ghana 29 Jul 10

Hello my fellow my lotters I'm new to this site as a matter of fact I just signed up for it. I'm a singer songwriter and I'm wondering if anyone knows about any good music publishers out there I could submit my songs to. I'm...

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Between YouTube, Google and The Performing Arts Society, Who Loses Out In The En

Darkwing @Darkwing (21583) 10 Mar 09

I guess we all use YouTube at some time or another. Some save their own videos on there, others save their favourite songs and such. I particularly like YouTube because I can embed my favourites in my websites, which I have done,...

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Please pray 4 my cuz in law's music, or read this email he sent me..

its-logos-plus-logic @flowerchilde (12529) • United States 19 Nov 08

I thought some may enjoy reading this (I was inspired when I read it).. I included my previous message to him for just a little context.. I'm a little biased but I think his music is a real blessing, please pray for it for...

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My cousin (in law) has released two music CDs

its-logos-plus-logic @flowerchilde (12529) • United States 30 Oct 08

Most of his songs of his first CD I like more than my absolute all time favorites! (Ritchie Haven's "Freedom" and Joni Mitchell's "Coyote") I can really relate to the first song "Alone" - being a person who writes - and I'm...

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Favorite Artists Of All Time That Are Gone Now

successmode1101 @successmode1101 (172) 11 Dec 07

My favorite all time artists are Luther Vandross, Barry White, Alliyah, Left Eye, Gerald Levert, James Brown and Rick James. Each of them brought their special blend into their songs from sultry, to soulful to funk and soothing.No...

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What makes music?

g_aileen09 @g_aileen09 (1354) • Philippines 23 Apr 07

How do musicians and songwriters compose? Anybody?

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Why hasn't John Hiatt really attained commercial success as a singer?

tendernesstour @tendernesstour (62) • United States 18 Mar 07

John Hiatt has long been one of music's most respected songwriters and has partnered with a mind-boggling array of respected artists. Yet, it seems that commercial success has largely eluded him. Is it his unique voice? His...

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Any Other Musicians Who Cover Elliott's Music Here?

celestialceece @celestialceece (260) • United States 3 Mar 07

Hi there - I'm a musician/singer/songwriter and I was just wondering if there are any other people who are Elliott Smith fans that like to perform his music? If so, what resources have you found (other than sweetaddy) that are...

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How Many Of You Poets Out There Write Songs?

browneyedgirl @browneyedgirl (1264) • United States 2 Mar 07

I write poetry; but also songs. I used to play the guitar, so most of my earlier "poems" were actually songs. Sometimes when I'm writing, I can actually hear the melody, right down to the breaks. I'm curious to know if anyone else...

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Post your song lyrics.

leftconcerned @leftconcerned (10) • United States 6 Feb 07

If anybody's an unknown songwriter out there, I have an idea that may help. Post your lyrics as a reply to this discussion and get your lyrics out there in the public eye. I don't know how well this will work, as I'm sure some...

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Songwriters Unite

rgnich @rgnich (28) • United States 15 Jan 07

Are you a songwriter? How many songs have you written? Have you gotten them copyrighted? Has anyone professional recorded your song? Have you recorded any of your songs. I have written around 50 songs. 5 are copyrighted....