Billy Bragg on “How To” Write a Song?

Billy Bragg has songwriting advice to offer.  Or does he?

This video shows the UK artist and ubiquitous left-wing socialist interviewing with Daytrotter.com/Seagate Creative.

Okay, maybe I am getting bored with all the attention going to musicians and songwriters with this political bent.  Sorry, people.  The musical world has a rich history of their works.  Anyway, here is the advice I hear from many talented songwriters summed up in a paraphrased quote from Rudyard Kipling:

“There are 90 ways to write a song, and every single one of them is right!”

Fine, Billy.  I mean thanks for the great advice and instruction.  Not!   I guess in true European Socialist fashion, I am much better off asking for the government to help train me to be a rock star!  That’ll guarantee me success, right?  Do ya think?

😉

Actually, I like Billy Bragg and his video.  I am just having a little catharsis at his expense.  I sincerely thank him for sharing his advice, because it’s a common answer and pretty good one.  Insight and wisdom comes from all corners.  Just keep applying it to your own dreams in a way that fits you!

That’s how to write a song and be a better songwriter!

About the Author
DEAN OLSON is a songwriter host and producer of the weekly radio show "StrongWriter On the Radio." The popular long form music interview program is now a weekly podcast with new episodes being added each week. Dean is based out of Orange County, California.

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