And Now I Am A Song Lyric Writer

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Hi Warriors

Now those of you who know me know how much I like to write and of course I am always on the lookout for new streams of income.

Well my latest idea came right at me from left field as it was not something, until a couple of months ago that I had even considered.

Well, when I say my idea it actually came from my brother.

Now he was a bit of a popstar a good while back with a few records in what was called the Top Ten here in the UK then.

He was googling the other day and found a couple of his records were still selling qute well on the net so..

He said to me "I have been writing music for quite a while now but while the music comes easy to me I do seem to have trouble coming up with some great lyrics these days."

So I said why not let me have a go at the lyrics then.

So over a relatively short period of time I came up with about five songs, at least 3 of which he really liked and later this year we are hoping to get these (and maybe more) released.

So I have no idea if this will be a success yet of course but I suppose I have posted about it as a demonstration that while we all seek new ways of making money maybe we are missing out by looking closer to home for ideas and that Internet Marketing is not the only way forward.

Ricky Allen
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  • Profile picture of the author 2GRANN
    Thank you for sharing, Rick, interesting thoughts.
    However, I guess we (Warrior forum warriors) are here today to make money online, we prefer this way.
    Thank you for post, it makes us think a little bit more outside the box.
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  • Profile picture of the author Diane S
    Ricky, that is great! Besides contributing lyrics, you can also improve sales with your internet marketing skills.
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  • Profile picture of the author Tom Lazenby
    Originally Posted by Ricky Allen View Post

    Hi Warriors

    Now he was a bit of a popstar a good while back with a few records in what was called the Top Ten here in the UK then.

    Ricky Allen
    What's his name? What band was he in?
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    • Profile picture of the author Ricky Allen
      Hm, I knew I'd get asked that question as to what band.

      Well he was in quite a few.

      Here's a couple that some of you may have heard of bearing in mind it was a while back.

      Billy J Kramer and the new Dakotas

      Quill

      He is still in contact with Billy in the US and met up with him recently when he was in the UK

      Ricky Allen
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  • Profile picture of the author LaLaLives
    Congratulations, Ricky!

    I have a secret dream of becoming a lyricist one day, too, so your story inspires me. I started writing poems and lyrics as a teenager. I didn't really pursue my dream much at that time and, as an adult, needed to make money so I transferred my writing skills to other genres.

    My best to you and please let us know when one of your songs hits the airwaves!

    ~LaLa

    P.S. Have you also thought about writing jingles? That's the great thing about this gift-- the possibilities are truly endless.
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  • Profile picture of the author Rose Anderson
    Hey Ricky,
    Writing songs is a hobby of mine. I think it's helped me be a better writer, overall. You have to convey a message in a short amount of time and do so in a way that sounds pleasing to the ear. (Well, not that all so called music is pleasing to the ear, but you know what I mean.)

    I recorded a CD a few years go so I'd have a permanent recording of some of the songs. It was a lot of fun and I even made some money. Still sell a few off and on (to friends and relatives! lol)

    It never hurts to branch out and learn to write new things in different ways.
    Rose
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  • Profile picture of the author Cardsearch
    What market would there be for jingles? Thanks
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