We talk about then and now, it always goes to “us dinosaurs”, then it goes into some babble about there is tons of music today, more than ever. However, I call bullshit on all of that. Let’s just center on the extraordinary talents of Gerry Goffin and Carole King. In particular, Carole King. Writing her…
Let’s clarify a few things, and withhold the IMHO. So this group can have some depth and not the typical nonsense of other online groups. – The whole “it takes ten writers to write a song today”. Do you know why? It doesn’t “take” 10 writers. That was created so one particular publisher would have…
Go listen to a song called “Bills” by an artist named Lunchmoney Lewis. The recent offering from Dr. Luke’s label, Kemosabe. Then explain to me why Luke isn’t working at a diner. Then try to convince me he is a label executive and anything more than a track writer who rode some great ponies.
As you know, I’ve been in this business for decades. Experienced the good, the bad, the ugly. Been fortunate and blessed along the way. Lucky enough to have some astonishing mentors, teachers, and friends, along the way. One in particular, Shep Gordon. When I became successful I asked Shep what I could do to repay…
Best quote of the Petty/Lynne/ Smith fiasco, concerning the writers of Smith’s song: “Not previously familiar with the 1989 Petty/Lynne song.” Because they were clearly living under a rock. You fight if you’re innocent, not throw your hands up and go, here’s the settlement. The rest of the songs suck, that says it all. He’s…
I’ll remind you of this again. These small, boutique, indie type publishers, will sell you a song and dance, promise you the moon, stars, and the sun. They point out various perceived successes. Ramble on about the money to found in Asia and on Jupiter. However, their goal is simple. Acquiring copyrights. Not so much…
Speaking of Dr. Luke, because someone has to, this Becky G.track has the promo hammer down, but it just really isn’t very good. And continuing on that train of thought, he has a million writers signed, how are their careers going? Any big cuts lately?
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