Robert Priest, songwriting poet

Multi-talented Toronto poet, novelist, and singer/songwriter Robert Priest brought two great songs to the show. He also brought two talented musicians to back him up – guitarist and vocalist David Hines and guitarist Bob Cohen. We talked about a wide range of things including:

• the difference between poetry and song lyrics
• collaboration in song writing
• song structure
• work habits
• breaking down the inner critic
• “highway” songs
• writing for children
• a poem about John Lennon
• Robert’s website

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