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Multi platinum award-winning Songwriter/ Recording Artist, David Pomeranz, "talks shop" with some of the most iconic songwriters of our time.
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Sunday Jun 27, 2021
Sunday Jun 27, 2021
Welcome to "SongSessions - where Platinum Songwriter/ Recording Artist, David Pomeranz "talks shop" with some of the most iconic songwriters of our time.
This episode is a conversation with Paul Williams - one of the most prolific and respected songwriters of our time. Paul and his songs have earned 3 Grammy awards, 2 Golden Globes, 6 Oscar nominations including an Oscar win for “Best Original Song” for his co-write with Barbra Streisand, “Evergreen”, from “A Star Is Born” and he is an inductee in the “Songwriter’s Hall Of Fame”.
Some of Paul’s beloved Pop hits include:
“WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN” (The Carpenters)
“RAINY DAYS AND MONDAYS” (The Carpenters)
“JUST AN OLD-FASHIONED LOVE SONG” (Three Dog Night)
“YOU AND ME AGAINST THE WORLD” (Helen Reddy)
“LET ME BE THE ONE” (Johnny Rivers)
“I WON’T LAST A DAY WITHOUT YOU” (The Carpenters)
“EVERGREEN” (from, “A Star Is Born”) (Barbra Streisand)
“FAMILY OF MAN” (Three Dog Night)
“THE RAINBOW CONNECTION” (from “The Muppet Movie”) (Kenny Loggins, Wille Nelson)
“SHE’S GONE” (Diamond Rio)
“TOUCH” (Daft Funk)
He wrote the songs for (and starred in) Brian De Palma’s, “PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE”, composed the song score for, Alan Parker’s “BUGSY MALONE” and Jim Henson’s, “THE MUPPET MOVIE” He’s an accomplisher actor, Producer and activist and, if that’s not enough, for the past 12 years, in his “spare time”, he’s served as the President of ASCAP which, in addition to collecting and paying songwriters their hard-earned performance royalties, also helps to protect their legal rights in Washington D.C.; about which he is very passionate.
He’s a good man and a true artist. Ladies and gentlemen, I’m so happy to have with us today the wonderful, Paul Williams.
For more information about David Pomeranz, visit: https://www.davidpomeranz.com
For more information about Paul Williams, visit: https://www.paulwilliamsofficial.com
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Produced by Tony Rockliff Productions
(c) 2021 Upward Spiral Entertainment Inc.
Sunday Jun 27, 2021
Sunday Jun 27, 2021
Welcome to "SongSessions - where Platinum Songwriter/ Recording Artist, David Pomeranz "talks shop" with some of the most iconic songwriters of our time.
Today’s guest is someone truly special. His multi-platinum albums and songs have hit the top of the Billboard charts with several with several topping the charts at number one. He has won Grammys for Best Song and Best Rock Vocalist, written monster hits recorded by some of the biggest artists in then world and he, himself, is one of the best performers on the planet. But with all of his successes and extraordinary stats, there’s one something that sets him apart from most of the Rock royalty out there - this guy’s REALLY good! He sings like an angel and rocks like a beast and his writing is always emotional and from the heart. His ballads bring people (like me) to tears with their honesty and melodic lift and he possesses a magic that very few artists have.
Richard's hit Songs include:
“RIGHT HERE WAITING”
“DON’T MEAN NOTHING”
“SHOULD’VE KNOWN BETTER”
“ENDLESS SUMMER NIGHTS”
“NOW AND FOREVER”
“HOLD ONTO THE NIGHTS”
“SATISFIED”
“THIS I PROMISE YOU” (Nsych)
“LONG, HOT SUMMER” (Keith Urban)
“CRAZY” (Kenny Rogers)
“DANCE WITH MY FATHER” (Luther Vandross) (Grammy-winning Best Song)
He’s also a good guy and a good friend and it’s my joy to be with him today. Ladies and Gentlemen, the remarkable… Richard Marx!
For more information about David Pomeranz, visit:
For more information about Richard Marx, visit:
https://www.richardmarx.com
Produced by Tony Rockliff Productions
https://tonyrockliff.com
(c) 2021 Upward Spiral Entertainment Inc.
Saturday Jun 26, 2021
Saturday Jun 26, 2021
Welcome to "SongSessions - where Platinum Songwriter/ Recording Artist, David Pomeranz "talks shop" with some of the most iconic songwriters of our time. This episode is an in-depth conversation with Melissa Manchester. Melissa is one of the most musically gifted people I know. She has written and recorded some of the most beautiful records in Pop Music history - Winning Grammys, performing Oscar-nominated songs in some of the most beloved Hollywood films, writing and performing in Stage Musicals of her own, while working with Andrew Lloyd Webber and some of the most extraordinary artists in Show Business.
Her Pop Hits include:
“MIDNIGHT BLUE”
“DON’T CRY OUT LOUD”
“JUST YOU AND I”
“JUST TOO MANY PEOPLE”
“COME IN FROM THE RAIN”
“YOU SHOULD HEAR HOW SHE TALKS ABOUT YOU”
“THROUGH THE EYES OF LOVE” (From, “Ice Castles”)
“WHENEVER I CALL YOU FRIEND” (Kenny Loggins and Stevie Nicks)
“I’LL NEVER SAY GOODBYE” (From, “The Promise”)
To me, she’s a friend whom I admire. Here singing voice is at once sweet and angelic and yet passionate and bold at the same time - a fine wine with all of then notes in tact. Her songwriting is beautifully crafted and always from the heart. Ladies and gentlemen,
It is my joy to spend some quality time together with the wonderful… Melissa Manchester!
For more information about David Pomeranz, visit:
For more information about Melissa Manchester, visit:
Produced by Tony Rockliff Productions
https://tonyrockliff.com
(c) 2021 Upward Spiral Entertainment Inc.
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Welcome to, "SongSessions" - where Platinum award-winning Songwriter/ Recording Artist, David Pomeranz "talks shop" with some of the most iconic songwriters of our time. This episode is an in-depth interview with Barry Mann who, (along with his wife and partner, Cynthia Weil), wrote some of the most successful and beloved Pop songs in history; spanning three generations. He has had 98 Top Ten hits in the U.K. and 51 in the U.S and he and Cynthia are Grammy-Award and Oscar Nominees and inductees into both the Songwriter Hall Of Fame and the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.
Barry's hits include:
"ON BROADWAY"
"HERE YOU COME AGAIN"
"I LOVE HOW YOU LOVE ME”
"SOMETIMES WHEN WE TOUCH"
"JUST ONCE"
"HERE YOU COME AGAIN"
"ONLY IN AMERICA"
"WE GOTTA GET OUT OF THIS PLACE"
"SOMEWHERE OUT THERE"
"DON'T KNOW MUCH"
"SOUL AND INSPIRATION" and
''YOU'VE LOST THAT LOVIN' FEELING"
(which was the most performed song of the 20th Century)
Aside from the mega success that they’ve achieved, together and apart, theirs is a quality of work that sets a standard for excellence for anyone wanting to get into the songwriting business. His melodies are always fresh, unforgettable, unique, structurally smart and heartfelt. Ladies and gentlemen, it is an honor and a joy to spend time today with the extraordinary and brilliant… Barry Mann!