Gary Barlow - We Write The Songs

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The stories behind the songs from the world’s best loved songwriters

Gary Barlow extends his personal conversations with some of the world’s most exciting songwriters as he delves beyond the melodies and lyrics to discover the stories behind the songs. 

What really makes a great song? Gary Barlow has written some of the most beloved of the last few decades, and in this new series he meets fellow musicians and songwriters to get the inside story on what really makes the magic happen in the studio. From Barry Gibb to MNEK, Paloma Faith to Robbie Williams and many more, these great musical minds share their secrets of how some of their biggest hits came about.

Gary Barlow - We Write The Songs: Series 2: Paloma Faith

Paloma Faith

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Gary and Paloma Faith get deep as they discuss the art of creating the perfect song.

Paloma and Gary talk really honestly about how to craft great songs under heavy pressure. Paloma reveals the stories behind the songs on her five platinum selling albums

Gary Barlow talks to illustrious artist Paloma Faith about her award winning career including her five platinum selling albums; the latest 'Infinite Things' a lockdown creation. Paloma shares her creative process and how she came to the music industry, her insatiable drive and what it was like working with Prince, Pharrell Williams and Diane Warren. Paloma and Gary also talk honesty about how to craft great songs under heavy pressure

Gary Barlow - We Write The Songs: Series 2

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Gary Barlow speaks to fellow acclaimed songwriters.

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