How I Wrote...

Songwriting Magazine presents How I Wrote... The real stories behind 40 chart-topping hits and cherished classics, in the words of the writers themselves. From the likes of The Kinks and Rod Stewart in the 60s, to Beyonce and The Lumineers in the 21st century.

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In the process of interviewing hundreds of well-known solo artists, bands and behind-the-scenes songwriters, Songwriting Magazine has had the privilege of learning how these talented creators work and the circumstances that inspired some of their most successful songs. Within the pages of 'How I Wrote...' you'll find the real stories behind 40 chart-topping hits and cherished classics, in the words of the writers themselves. From the likes of The Kinks and Rod Stewart in the 60s, to Beyonce and The Lumineers in the 21st century - through five decades of pop, rock, R&B and indie tracks in-between - this book puts the art and craft of the song at the centre of the stage.