3. Who's It For?
Graham Nash and Randy Newman are among those sharing their secrets of songwriting with John Wilson.
Randy Newman reflects on writing for films and Graham Nash recalls Neil Young’s unique playback system.
In the last of three programmes, John Wilson looks back over more of his conversations with 45 acclaimed songwriters for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4's series ‘Mastertapes’.
Recorded with an audience of fans at the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Maida Vale studios in London, each guest focuses on a key album from their career, describing in detail how dozens of much loved hit songs were written.
Now, the ‘Mastertapes’ guests are brought together to offer a unique how-to guide to writing the perfect song.
In this episode, Randy Newman reflects on writing for films and Graham Nash recalls Neil Young’s unique playback system.
Presented and produced by John Wilson.
Made for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in May 2021.
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