Category Archives for "Entertainment Interviews"
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
Songwriters Hall of Fame John Bettis – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: How do you feel about tonight’s adventure? John Bettis: Oh, I’m extremely excited. I brought my kids along with me so they can finally figure out what I do for a living. (laughs) MR: What advice would you give to a new artist? JB: These days? Really stay true to yourself. That has […]
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December 30, 2011
Songwriters Hall of Fame Billy Joel – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: How does it feel to be at such a gathering to honor some of our great songwriters? Billy Joel: I think it’s great. I’ve done this a couple of times now. Songwriters don’t always get the recognition they deserve, and that’s actually the toughest part of the job. MR: What was your reaction […]
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December 30, 2011
Songwriters Hall Of Fame Jimmy Webb – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: How does it feel to be making your debut as chairman of the Songwriters Hall Of Fame? Jimmy Webb: It’s great. I’m very honored. MR: How long will your term as chairman last? JW: It lasts as long as I last. (laughs) In the history of the Songwriters Hall Of Fame there have […]
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December 30, 2011
- in Cousin Brucie , Entertainment Interviews , PBS by Mike
PBS Cousin Brucie – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: What’s your advice for new artists? Cousin Brucie: The very first thing I would say is never give up. There’s an Elvis Presley song that was one of my favorites that says, “Go follow that dream,” and I believe you should. There are times when it’s gonna be tempting to give up and […]
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December 30, 2011
- in Entertainment Interviews , Neil Portnow by Mike
A Quick Question For NARAS President Neil Portnow – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: What would be your advice for a new artist? Neil Portnow: Well, new artists have to be focused on honing the craft. But the most important thing to an artist is to have a vision and a sense of themselves–who you are, what you want to say, what your approach is to things. […]
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December 30, 2011
Songwriters Hall of Fame Paul Williams – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: How do you feel about the new crop of artists being represented here this evening? Paul Wiliams: Oh, I think they’re fantastic. Right now, I’m writing with a group called Daft Punk, so for me, at this age, to be up to my heart in music is great. The addendum to that, of […]
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December 30, 2011
Songwriters Hall of Fame Jimmy Jam – HuffPost 12.30.11
Mike Ragogna: What are your thoughts tonight about our celebrating some of our best new songwriters? Jimmy Jam: I’m really excited, I love this event. I thought I was only attending as a fan, but as it turns out, I’ll be giving an award to Drake–The Hal David Starlight Award, which I’m thrilled about because […]
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