John Mayer on Songwriting and a Career in Music
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John Mayer spoke to students at the University of Miami regarding his success and songwriting. One of the strongest points he makes is regarding having something to say. People aren’t stupid and can tell if you’re faking it. People want the real thing. Keep that in mind when you’re writing your new material. “You get [...]
Hit Song Breakdown: Yellow – Coldplay
On this weeks Hit Song Breakdown we tackle Coldplay’s inaugural hit: Yellow This song is the reason Coldplay are the biggest band in the world. Their first single “Trouble” was well received but it was nothing compared to Yellow. So why was Yellow such a massive hit? There are a few reasons. Timing – D’ya [...]