I met Mike Stewart in 1975 at MIDEM. He was one of the ugliest people I had met at that time - Simon's description is spot on. And having known Simon for almost as many years, and been around the same people and places, I know that everything he says in his books is true. It may sound unbelievable but it's solid gold truth.
In this business, the song is the one and only commodity. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. The history of music publishing is the history of the music industry. Forget records, forget TV shows, forget rock groups – they’re a mere triviality. Songs are forever. When you’ve finished your time in this business, all you’ll have left is the songs. You guys should stay here and get rich.”
This stuff is crack cocaine for the music obsessive! Fantastic writing as usual Simon. Can’t wait for the next instalment…
I met Mike Stewart in 1975 at MIDEM. He was one of the ugliest people I had met at that time - Simon's description is spot on. And having known Simon for almost as many years, and been around the same people and places, I know that everything he says in his books is true. It may sound unbelievable but it's solid gold truth.
Great ,idea Simon. Thank you, for sharing. Jameson from, Dartford. Original, home of Mick and, Keith and MUCH more!!
Great writing Simon!
That's exactly how I'd envisaged the Brill Building. About as much fun as dancing for an organ-grinder on a hot pavement.
Why would anyone want to exchange the pleasures of swinging London for eight hours a day in a songwriters’ Alcatraz?... 🤣🤣🤣
Fabulous, what a gift for words you have👏
In this business, the song is the one and only commodity. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. The history of music publishing is the history of the music industry. Forget records, forget TV shows, forget rock groups – they’re a mere triviality. Songs are forever. When you’ve finished your time in this business, all you’ll have left is the songs. You guys should stay here and get rich.”
Amazing - he had a point !