Leigh Nash Song list
The State I'm In (2015)
What's Behind Me (2015)
Don't Cry For Me ArgentinaJulie Covington
Featured in the 1978 musical Evita, "Don't Cry For Me Argentina" became the biggest selling UK hit by a female vocalist (Julie Covington).
Bad, Bad Leroy BrownJim Croce
"Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" is about a guy Jim Croce met in the National Guard, which Jim joined to keep him out of Vietnam. Leroy went AWOL, but got caught when he tried to pick up his paycheck.
We Are All Made Of StarsMoby
Moby says that "We Are All Made Of Stars" is scientifically accurate, since all matter originates from stardust.
Shut Up And DanceWalk the Moon
Walk The Moon vocalist Nicholas Petricca got the idea for "Shut Up and Dance" when he and his girlfriend were taking forever to get drinks at a Los Angeles club bar. Petricca was getting frustrated, so his girlfriend told him to, "Shut up and dance with me!'"
London CallingThe Clash
"London Calling" by The Clash was written amid widespread fears that the Thames River was going to flood the city.
Dude (Looks Like A Lady)Aerosmith
"Dude (Looks Like A Lady)" by Aerosmith was inspired by Vince Neil from Motley Crue.
Rock Revenge SongsMusic Quiz
John Lennon, Paul Simon and Lynyrd Skynyrd are some of the artists who have written revenge songs. Do you know who they wrote them about?
Glen BallardSongwriter Interviews
Glen Ballard talks about co-writing and producing Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill album, and his work with Dave Matthews, Aerosmith and Annie Lennox.
Gilby ClarkeSongwriter Interviews
The Guns N' Roses rhythm guitarist in the early '90s, Gilby talks about the band's implosion and the side projects it spawned.
Terry Jacks ("Seasons in the Sun")Songwriter Interviews
Inspired by his dear friend, "Seasons in the Sun" paid for Terry's boat, which led him away from music and into a battle with Canadian paper mills.
Incongruent Opening ActsSong Writing
Here's what happens when an opening act is really out of place with the headliner, like when Beastie Boys opened for Madonna.
Jason Newsted (ex-Metallica)Songwriter Interviews
The former Metallica bassist talks about his first time writing a song with James Hetfield, and how a hand-me-down iPad has changed his songwriting.