by Lind » Tue Jul 29, 2008 10:48 pm
Hey Roy,
I do indeed know him. Elsewhere on this board, I talk at length about my respect for Jimmy and his work. I don't think you could be studying a better book than TUNESMITH. Jimmy has a unique way of working. It's not the way I work, but it's perfect for him. And he's done some deep thinking into the process of composition and lyric writing.
Yes, he's very respectful, not only of me, but of other writers who don't follow the paint-by-number routine in their art.
We did the Troubadour together a couple times and I can't think of a more gracious, feet-on-the-ground dude. He's one of the most successful songwriters who ever lived. He has every right to come on like a superstar but he doesn't. I think it's an important key to his phenomenal success that he's not jealous or defensive about other good writers. He's not too cool to learn from anyone.
I'm proud of my 200 covers; Jimmy probably has over 2,000. But he's quick to appreciate what I do and doesn't hesitate to praise it publicly. With that generosity of spirit, no wonder he's reached the stature he has.
If you attend the lecture in September, please tell him I said hello.
Hey Roy,
I do indeed know him. Elsewhere on this board, I talk at length about my respect for Jimmy and his work. I don't think you could be studying a better book than TUNESMITH. Jimmy has a unique way of working. It's not the way I work, but it's perfect for him. And he's done some deep thinking into the process of composition and lyric writing.
Yes, he's very respectful, not only of me, but of other writers who don't follow the paint-by-number routine in their art.
We did the Troubadour together a couple times and I can't think of a more gracious, feet-on-the-ground dude. He's one of the most successful songwriters who ever lived. He has every right to come on like a superstar but he doesn't. I think it's an important key to his phenomenal success that he's not jealous or defensive about other good writers. He's not too cool to learn from anyone.
I'm proud of my 200 covers; Jimmy probably has over 2,000. But he's quick to appreciate what I do and doesn't hesitate to praise it publicly. With that generosity of spirit, no wonder he's reached the stature he has.
If you attend the lecture in September, please tell him I said hello.