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The classic 1969 ballad that ultimately led to the Beatles' breakup: 'The worst track we ever had to record'

An unconventional murder ballad that juxtaposes a light and upbeat tone with hopelessly dark lyrics, "Maxwell's Silver Hammer ...

Why the wizard's “Wicked: For Good” song 'Wonderful' was transformed to be more aggressive

Lyricist and composer Stephen Schwartz shares the rewriting process that led to the new version of the song originally sung ...
TheWrap

Oscar Song Process Out of Tune

Tuesday night brings one of the strangest of the rituals used to determine Academy Award nominations. And, I’d add, one of the worst. It’s the presentation of all the eligible contenders in the Oscar ...
WUNC

Rose Betts explains the songwriting process behind her new song 'Irish Eyes'

Some songs don't have any more to them than a good beat you can dance to, and that's fine by me. Other songs have a good beat and layers of stories behind them. ROSE BETTS: I'm Rose Betts. I'm a ...
Sports Illustrated

Yankees’ Aaron Judge Details the Process of Picking His Walk-up Song

Walk-up songs are easily a fan favorite at a baseball game, and while players can choose the tune that’ll be associated with their name, the process is lengthy, at least for Aaron Judge. The Yankees ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Taylor Swift Provides Behind-the-Scenes Look at Writing Process With ‘Making of a Song’ Series

The superstar's latest venture with AT&T will premiere on Taylor Swift Now on Nov. 13. By Katherine Schaffstall Are you ready for it, Taylor Swift fans? AT&T announced the superstar’s latest venture ...

How the bass guitar became a crucial part of Sheryl Crow’s songwriting process

Sheryl Crow’s career has the perfect level of fame: she spent two years as a backup singer for Michael Jackson’s Bad tour, ...
TimesLIVE

SAACYF demands transparency from Lesedi FM over Song of the Year uproar

The South African Arts & Culture Youth Forum in the Free State has weighed in on Lesedi FM’s decision to crown Oufadafada’s ...