On Songwriting Ep. 3: "Opening Lines"
Hit songwriter Christopher Ward (Alannah Myles, Diana Ross, Hilary Duff, Backstreet Boys) talks about the importance of powerful opening lines when writing songs and where the inspiration for his #1 hit "Black Velvet" came from. Visit Christopher: http://www.christopherward.ca Subscribe to "On Songwriting": / cwardonsongwriting "LIKE" Christopher: / 207574322589760 Songs referenced in this video: Alannah Myles - "Black Velvet" Bob Dylan - "Positively 4th Street" Foo Fighters - "Best of You" The Script - "Breakeven" Dusty Springfield - "Son of a Preacherman" Tony Joe White - "Rainy Night in Georgia" Bobbie Gentry - "Ode To Billy Joel"
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