I may check out that book also. I've never tried to write "hit" songs or follow a formula before, but there may be some ideas worth looking into.

I don't know if this one is in the book or not, but a cell phone can be a very handy thing to record ideas. I wrote a song complete with melody and lyrics while driving on a 4 hour trip once. (And yes, I was using a hands free device).

When I got home all I had to do was listen to the recordings and write it down.

Bob

Bob
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