Classic Songwriting Quotes

There are definitely things about 'Legendary Child' that echo the music we did earlier in our career. It's got the right stuff.

The day I heard Hank Williams for the first time, my life changed.

I just want to make a classic. Classic is the standard. I'm just trying to make music that will last a lifetime.

The first album is a classic record and I think the prototype of a sound that no one else does.

My attempt at really doing classic sort of songwriting is Shins stuff.

I want to bring that old soul back, the meaningful lyrics and all of that. And I can't think of a better way to do that than through Motown.

I think Bruno Mars is a great example of a great voice and classic songwriting with a twist that makes it contemporary. I think he's done a great job of it. I think Katy Perry has undeniable songs for what she does, for that pop market. And, if we're talking in the truly pop market, I would say those two.

The Raspberries was formed as kind of a reaction to prog rock, which we didn't like. 'Let's bring some songwriting and harmonies back to music' And we did that.

Of all the soul divas, Gladys Knight was the one for me. Knight's always been about tone and heart, none of the big showboating or extraneous doodling. She nailed a melody and only played a little around the edges like Ma Staple.