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Sheryl Crow's longtime songwriting partner/guitarist Jeff Trott reveals the stories behind many of the singer's hits, and what its like to be a producer for Leighton Meester and Max Gomez.
Kristian talks songwriting technique, like how the chorus should redefine the story, and how to write a song backwards.
"How much does it cost? I'll buy it?" Another songwriter told Jonathan to change these lyrics. Good thing he ignored this advice.
Justin wrote the classic "Nights In White Satin," but his fondest musical memories are from a different decade.
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