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12-12-2007, 07:39 PM

Interesting subject.

performance/touring season, writing/recording season

No doubt he could write when the moment struck him (Carefree Highway, et al) but pros can crank out the tunes during a dedicated season (whether for a contract obligation or for later use).

Myself - I've written 20-25 songs throughout the years and I'd have been capable of more if I was earning $$$$ and had periods of time dedicated for writing. But even when I'm not sitting down to write...lyrics and/or music pops into my head at times and I usually have to get something down ASAP. If I can make the time to fine tune and finish it...I'm done and it's in my head. Other times, I get down enough and can go back to it later (sometimes years later). I have several unfinished songs. Some are worth working on - others...forget it.

Makes me wonder what songs Gordon's had kicking around for years that not a soul will ever hear...or perhaps we may have the priviledge. He's blessed us with plenty for sure!

12-12-2007, 07:39 PM	#6
podunklander Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Creative Seasons Interesting subject. performance/touring season, writing/recording season No doubt he could write when the moment struck him (Carefree Highway, et al) but pros can crank out the tunes during a dedicated season (whether for a contract obligation or for later use). Myself - I've written 20-25 songs throughout the years and I'd have been capable of more if I was earning $$$$ and had periods of time dedicated for writing. But even when I'm not sitting down to write...lyrics and/or music pops into my head at times and I usually have to get something down ASAP. If I can make the time to fine tune and finish it...I'm done and it's in my head. Other times, I get down enough and can go back to it later (sometimes years later). I have several unfinished songs. Some are worth working on - others...forget it. Makes me wonder what songs Gordon's had kicking around for years that not a soul will ever hear...or perhaps we may have the priviledge. He's blessed us with plenty for sure!