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December 30, 2011
Songwriters Hall of Fame Sam Moore – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: How does it feel to be here tonight? Sam Moore: Amazing. I’m excited and scared because out of all of the years that I’ve been performing, tonight, I’m singing with Bill Medley, which is a tremendous honor. MR: Obviously, you’re proud of the material that you’ve written, your body of work, overall. SM: […]
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December 30, 2011
- in Advice for New Artists , Danny Aiello by Mike
Danny Aiello – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: What advice would you give to new artists? Danny Aiello: It’s very difficult to say. You have to just go out and do it. I started singing six years ago, and I’m in my seventies. If you want to be an actor, do it. If I can do it, so can anybody. (laughs) […]
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December 30, 2011
- in Advice for New Artists , Billy Joel by Mike
Billy Joel – HuffPost 12.30.11
At Songwriters Hall of Fame 2011 Mike Ragogna: Billy, what advice do you have for new artists? Billy Joel: Hang in there. It’s not always going to be fun, especially nowadays. It’s a weird time right now. Nobody’s selling albums, radio is weird. I don’t know what advice to give as much now because I’m […]
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December 30, 2011
- in Entertainment Interviews , PBS , Southside Johnny by Mike
PBS Southside Johnny – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: What’s your advice for new artists? Southside Johnny: Use the internet. The internet saves you from going through a record company, it gives you instant access to your fans and vice-versa, and it lets you put out your product without anyone telling you what to do. The internet is the biggest blessing to […]
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December 30, 2011
Songwriters Hall of Fame Danny Aiello – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: What advice would you give to new artists? Danny Aiello: It’s very difficult to say. You have to just go out and do it. I started singing six years ago, and I’m in my seventies. If you want to be an actor, do it. If I can do it, so can anybody. (laughs) […]
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December 30, 2011
Songwriters Hall of Fame Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: I would love to know how your partnership here has lasted so very long. Cynthia Weil: Because I’m an amazing person. (laughs) And I have an enormous tolerance for misbehaving. Barry Mann: She isn’t kidding. (laughs) MR: That’s great. How does it feel to have received the prestigious Johnny Mercer Award? BM: Well, […]
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December 30, 2011
- in Advice for New Artists , Skylar Grey by Mike
Skylar Grey – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: What do you think about the changes in the industry like the success reality television shows, etc.? Skylar Grey: Well, with the constant changes in technology and TV programming, you always have to find new ways to get seen. There are no rules in this business. So, if it takes going onto a […]
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December 30, 2011
- in Advice for New Artists , Gary US Bonds by Mike
Gary US Bonds – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: What’s your advice for new artists? Gary US Bonds: One piece of advice I would give is that you have to have fun. Don’t take anything too seriously. But if you do take it seriously and you want to make money, the best advice I can give would be to seek legal representation […]
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