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Sodajerker On Songwriting

Sodajerker On Songwriting is a programme devoted to the art and craft of songwriting. The show, created and hosted by the UK songwriting team Sodajerker, features interviews with some of the most successful songwriters and musicians in the world.

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Update frequency
every 15 days
Average duration
49 minutes
Episodes
302
Years Active
2011 - 2025
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Episode 62 - Joan Armatrading

Episode 62 - Joan Armatrading

In this episode, Joan Armatrading shares details about her songwriting process and the thinking behind songs like 'Love and Affection', 'Drop the Pilot', 'Like Fire', 'Show Some Emotion', 'Me Myself …

00:44:29  |   Thu 30 Oct 2014
Episode 61 - KT Tunstall

Episode 61 - KT Tunstall

Singer-songwriter KT Tunstall joins Simon and Brian to chat about the writing of songs like 'Black Horse and the Cherry Tree', 'Suddenly I See', 'Uummannaq Song', 'Fade Like a Shadow', 'Difficulty', …

01:02:39  |   Tue 30 Sep 2014
Episode 60 - Chromeo

Episode 60 - Chromeo

Dave 1 and P-Thugg of Canadian electro-funk duo Chromeo chat with Simon and Brian about the writing of recent songs like 'Come Alive', 'Jealous (I Ain't With It)', 'Over Your Shoulder', 'Lost on the …

00:42:55  |   Mon 01 Sep 2014
Episode 59 - Loudon Wainwright III

Episode 59 - Loudon Wainwright III

Veteran singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III joins Simon and Brian for a chat about the writing of his latest album Haven't Got the Blues (Yet) and songs from throughout his career such as 'School…

00:46:52  |   Mon 11 Aug 2014
Episode 58 - Adam Schlesinger

Episode 58 - Adam Schlesinger

Songwriter/producer Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne chats with Sodajerker about the songwriting process behind songs like 'Stacy's Mom', 'Hackensack', 'Strapped for Cash', 'Someone to Love' an…

00:53:38  |   Fri 27 Jun 2014
Episode 57 - Eg White

Episode 57 - Eg White

Songwriter Eg White, the pop powerhouse behind songs like 'Chasing Pavements' (Adele), 'Leave Right Now' (Will Young), 'Once' (Diana Vickers), 'Nothing's Real But Love' (Rebecca Ferguson), 'You Give …

00:47:00  |   Thu 15 May 2014
Episode 56 - Chris Difford

Episode 56 - Chris Difford

Lyricist and songwriter Chris Difford, known for his work in Squeeze, talks about the writing of such classic songs as 'Cool for Cats', 'Up the Junction', 'Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)', 'Tempted…

00:46:10  |   Wed 16 Apr 2014
Episode 55 - Glenn Tilbrook

Episode 55 - Glenn Tilbrook

Glenn Tilbrook, lead singer and guitarist for Squeeze, talks about the writing of such classic songs as 'Cool for Cats', 'Up the Junction', 'Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)', 'Another Nail in my Hea…

00:47:16  |   Wed 16 Apr 2014
Episode 54 - Rufus Wainwright

Episode 54 - Rufus Wainwright

Singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright talks about the writing processes behind such songs as 'Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk', 'The Art Teacher', 'Zebulon', 'Out of the Game', 'Montauk', 'Swings Both Way…

00:55:57  |   Wed 26 Feb 2014
Episode 53 - Paddy McAloon

Episode 53 - Paddy McAloon

Singer-songwriter Paddy McAloon of Prefab Sprout joins Simon and Brian for a chat about his latest release Crimson/Red. Paddy talks about the writing of songs like 'The Best Jewel Thief in the World'…

01:13:45  |   Wed 05 Feb 2014
Episode 52 - Billy Bragg

Episode 52 - Billy Bragg

Singer-songwriter and activist Billy Bragg shares his thoughts on the songwriting process and details the writing of songs like 'A New England', 'The Milkman of Human Kindness', Greetings to the New …

00:49:33  |   Wed 15 Jan 2014
Episode 51 - Van Dyke Parks

Episode 51 - Van Dyke Parks

Songwriter, composer, arranger and producer Van Dyke Parks chats with Simon and Brian about the writing processes behind his recent album Songs Cycled, as well as pieces like 'High Coin', 'Hominy Gro…

01:05:38  |   Wed 01 Jan 2014
Episode 50 - Nick Lowe

Episode 50 - Nick Lowe

Songwriter and producer Nick Lowe, whose credits over more than four decades include hit songs like '(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding', 'Cruel to be Kind' and 'I Love the Sound o…

00:46:49  |   Tue 10 Dec 2013
Episode 49 - Suzanne Vega

Episode 49 - Suzanne Vega

Suzanne Vega illustrates her approach to songwriting by talking about the processes behind songs like 'Marlene On The Wall', 'Tom's Diner', 'Luka', 'Men In A War', 'Book of Dreams' and 'In Liverpool'…

00:47:16  |   Wed 27 Nov 2013
Episode 48 - Rickie Lee Jones

Episode 48 - Rickie Lee Jones

Singer-songwriter Rickie Lee Jones chats with Simon and Brian about the writing of songs like 'Chuck E's in Love', 'The Last Chance Texaco', 'Coolsville', 'Weasel and the White Boys Cool', 'Skeletons…

00:58:21  |   Mon 11 Nov 2013
Episode 47 - Linda Thompson

Episode 47 - Linda Thompson

British folk singer Linda Thompson joins Simon and Brian to talk about the writing of her new solo album Won't Be Long Now. Linda talks about songs like 'Love's for Babies and Fools', 'If I Were a Bl…

00:34:50  |   Wed 23 Oct 2013
Episode 46 - Ron Sexsmith

Episode 46 - Ron Sexsmith

Singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith discusses his approach to the art and craft of songwriting by detailing the processes behind songs like 'Secret Heart', 'Speaking With The Angel', 'Gold in Them Hills',…

01:10:52  |   Wed 09 Oct 2013
Episode 45 - Chip Taylor

Episode 45 - Chip Taylor

Singer-songwriter Chip Taylor picks up his guitar to talk Simon and Brian through the writing of songs like 'Wild Thing' (The Troggs/Jimi Hendrix), 'Angel of the Morning' (Merrilee Rush/Dusty Springf…

01:06:10  |   Mon 16 Sep 2013
Episode 44 - Neil Finn

Episode 44 - Neil Finn

Neil Finn of Split Enz, Crowded House, Finn Brothers and Pajama Club chats with Simon and Brian about his songwriting process and the writing of songs like 'Fall At Your Feet', 'Don't Dream It's Over…

00:50:47  |   Wed 28 Aug 2013
Episode 43 - Rumer

Episode 43 - Rumer

Singer-songwriter Rumer talks with Sodajerker about her approach to writing songs like 'Slow', 'Aretha', 'Come To Me High', 'Blackbird' and others from her debut album Seasons Of My Soul. Rumer also …

00:50:13  |   Wed 14 Aug 2013
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