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The recent verbal spew that has made music headlines about songwriting and songwriting credit got me thinking about the artists who do actually write their own songs. What a CRAZY idea, right?

Let me first say I think co-writes are cool and I also have no problem with a great song written by one person and made a hit or performed by another. For me, a great song is a great song. But I do love hearing an album of great songs, written exclusively by the person performing them. I love honest music. When thoughts turn into words and are delivered through melodies and music, from the actual person who is singing and/or performing…that’s when I find myself connecting with the music the most and enjoying it far more.

Some of those recent albums I recommend:
Dolores O’Riordan Are You Listening
The Night Watchman (Tom Morello) One Man Revolution
Hayley Sales Sunseed
Jill Barber For All Time
Silverchair (Daniel Johns) Young Modern

While we are on the subject, for anyone interested in great songs or if you are struggling with your own songwriting and need some inspiration, check out Townes Van Zandt
and the film about his life. One of the greatest, honest songwriters of our time.

Posted on Monday, July 23rd, 2007 at 3:34 pm by Matt Wells and is filed under Music & Videos.

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