The Art of Writing Love Songs

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Summary: An absolutely worthless book
Review: I hate to belittle an obviously successful songwriter (although I've never heard of any of the songs listed on her website--and I know A LOT of songs), but the examples in the book are awful! Either she wrote the examples in the time it took to punch the keys on the keyboard or the book was designed for songwriters who have no desire of hearing their songs on the radio. Some of the songs, like "Kismet," are so bad/old-fashioned/non-universal that I laughed when I read the words. I'm not saying that I could write better songs than she could (at least not now), but based on all the good things I read on the back flap in the bookstore, I expected a lot more than this. If you're looking to write lyrics period, this book might be acceptable for you. But if you want to write songs for radio, I highly recommend "6 Steps To Songwriting Success" by Jason Blume instead!!

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Summary: "I, JOHN KLEMMER, SAY THIS BOOK IS GORGEOUS"!"
Review: My VERY FIRST LOVE & STILL my GREATEST LOVE is hearing and espescially WRITING hopefully GREAT "POPULAR LOVE SONGS". In The "Music Business" & as "ARTISTS"; "THE SONG IS EVERYTHING" & also so even in everyday life to the "everyday person". "THE SONG" is THE VEHICLE for The Artist's to express Him or Herself & the Listener ["The Pubilc"] to not only be "entertained" but to learn about themselves, gain insights into life & validation for thier own life experiences, and, what is THE most important "thing" in EVERYONE'S LIVES? "LOVE & RELATIONSHIP"! THAT'S WHY "Love Songs" are THE most long lasting & enduring [& possibly "important"?] of all Songs. They are "ARCHETYPES". Therefore THEY have incalculable VALUE both in the "Music Biz", Professionally, but in "EVERYDAY LIFE" as well. THIS BOOK of PAMELA'S [& ALL of them] not only gives one ENORMOUS PROFESSIONAL "insights" to "THE CRAFT" for the "Professional" & the "Wannabee Professionals", described in surprisingly understandable and "humanistic ways", but to the MOTIVATIONS, PROCESS & GOALS of "THE LOVE SONG", and, even more delightfully surprising & valuable, offer one insights on "BEING" a more LOVING HUMAN BEING to be ABLE to write beautiful, personally expressive & hopefully Professionall successful "LOVE SONGS". SHE, as if a PSYCOLOGIST and THERAPIST, realizes, shares, inspires & even "instructs" that; "IT", has to come from THE INSIDE as well as advising & helping one "how" one can be an insightful sharp "observer" and "reporter" of love & relationship etc. in a "Business" that is highly competitive & a "Life" that is filled with joyful & painful experiences that even the "non professional" can "use" as a hopeful vehicle of expression, relief, understanding & even possible "self healing", ALL stated in a "non-cynical & non-jaded " "selfless" manner" in a "Business" [including "book writers"] loaded with cynicism, arrogance, insincerity & even greed. Even THE MOST EXPERIENCED & SUCCESSFUL SONGWRITER will find SOMETHING of VALUE & INSIGHT in THIS BOOK & even the "non professional", who has no desire to "write a song", will be given gifts about; "Thier own Love Songs of their everyday lives & relationships". AMAZING. JOHN KLEMMER

Rating:
Summary: "I, JOHN KLEMMER, SAY THIS BOOK IS GORGEOUS"!"
Review: My VERY FIRST LOVE & STILL my GREATEST LOVE is hearing and espescially WRITING hopefully GREAT "POPULAR LOVE SONGS". In The "Music Business" & as "ARTISTS"; "THE SONG IS EVERYTHING" & also so even in everyday life to the "everyday person". "THE SONG" is THE VEHICLE for The Artist's to express Him or Herself & the Listener ["The Pubilc"] to not only be "entertained" but to learn about themselves, gain insights into life & validation for thier own life experiences, and, what is THE most important "thing" in EVERYONE'S LIVES? "LOVE & RELATIONSHIP"! THAT'S WHY "Love Songs" are THE most long lasting & enduring [& possibly "important"?] of all Songs. They are "ARCHETYPES". Therefore THEY have incalculable VALUE both in the "Music Biz", Professionally, but in "EVERYDAY LIFE" as well. THIS BOOK of PAMELA'S [& ALL of them] not only gives one ENORMOUS PROFESSIONAL "insights" to "THE CRAFT" for the "Professional" & the "Wannabee Professionals", described in surprisingly understandable and "humanistic ways", but to the MOTIVATIONS, PROCESS & GOALS of "THE LOVE SONG", and, even more delightfully surprising & valuable, offer one insights on "BEING" a more LOVING HUMAN BEING to be ABLE to write beautiful, personally expressive & hopefully Professionall successful "LOVE SONGS". SHE, as if a PSYCOLOGIST and THERAPIST, realizes, shares, inspires & even "instructs" that; "IT", has to come from THE INSIDE as well as advising & helping one "how" one can be an insightful sharp "observer" and "reporter" of love & relationship etc. in a "Business" that is highly competitive & a "Life" that is filled with joyful & painful experiences that even the "non professional" can "use" as a hopeful vehicle of expression, relief, understanding & even possible "self healing", ALL stated in a "non-cynical & non-jaded " "selfless" manner" in a "Business" [including "book writers"] loaded with cynicism, arrogance, insincerity & even greed. Even THE MOST EXPERIENCED & SUCCESSFUL SONGWRITER will find SOMETHING of VALUE & INSIGHT in THIS BOOK & even the "non professional", who has no desire to "write a song", will be given gifts about; "Thier own Love Songs of their everyday lives & relationships". AMAZING. JOHN KLEMMER

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Summary: Highly Valuable
Review: Since Pamela Oland's suggestions come from a tremendous track record of lyric successes, I'm finding her book THE ART OF WRITING LOVE SONGS highly valuable.

I'm certain that her advice will help anyone wiggle free "Houdini style" from their self-imposed songwriting straitjacket.

R.B. San Diego, CA

Rating:
Summary: Highly Valuable
Review: Since Pamela Oland's suggestions come from a tremendous track record of lyric successes, I,m finding her book THE ART OF WRITING LOVE SONGS highly valuable.

I'm certain that her advice will help anyone wiggle free "Houdini style" from their self-imposed songwriting straitjacket.

R.B. San Diego, CA

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Summary: Insights into what makes a love song a success
Review: This is the first book to probe the secrets behind successful love songs, offering writers and would-be songwriters insights into what makes a love song a success. This is more than just another poetry workshop: it provides insights into plot, characterization, genre, rhythm, and blending words to music which will appeal to a wide audience, from musicians to writers. An excellent guide which analyzes proven successes.