Songwriters On Songwriting: Revised And Expanded

This book tells you how songwriters think and feel. The focus is on intangible artistic creation, vs. mechanical songwriting techniques.


Priceless Gem!   October 31, 2001
 7 out of 8 found this review helpful

Anyone who doesn't like this book is obviously NOT a songwriter himself. Like Paul Simon says in this book, "If you are not a songwriter, you don't know what the hell you are talking about." This book is worth its weight in gold for anyone who loves songwriting and has himself put in a lot of heart and sweat writing songs. If you don't write songs, then I'm not sure how well suited you are to appreciate this book. Otherwise, you'll thank the author for taking the time (over 10 years) to complete this book!!!


Repetitive .... often dull .   September 19, 2001
 3 out of 31 found this review helpful

Includes Yoko Ono .
Many dull 'rock star' interviews .
Almost nothing about songwriting .


open your head!! something to learn from every single entry.   August 20, 2001
 9 out of 10 found this review helpful

I love this book. It really delves into the heart and soul of the songwriter and the idea that the songs don't come as much from themselves, but an unseen force which they are conductive channels to.... I started with the interviews with artists I'd known, like Carlos Santana and Paul Simon, and when I'd eventually gotten to the ones I'd never heard of is when the genius of this collection became more apparent. There is something beautiful and inspiring to be learned from everyone in this book.


Get it, Read it, Ponder it, Implement it, BE...   October 19, 2000
 4 out of 4 found this review helpful

This book is a must have for any serious poet/singer/songwriter. The author breaks it down with the best of the best. The work sheds light on inspiration, perspiration and infatuation with the muse. After reading it you are guaranteed to pick up your guitar and begin noodling. Enjoy