Rick Nowels On Lana Del Rey: 'a brilliant songwriter...'
Fantastic (and imo deserved) praise from one of pop music's legendary songwriters/producers. There's lots more about Rick's total respect for Lana's talent and vision in the article:
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How did you and Lana Del Rey come to write "Summertime Sadness" together?
I met Lana in summer 2011. I had heard some of her songs on YouTube and I loved what she was doing. When we wrote it, I realized that she was a brilliant songwriter and a magical artist. She writes the kind of music I want to listen to.
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As the song is Del Rey's first Pop Songs hit, do you feel that she's earning respect that may have eluded her after her not exactly warmly-received "Saturday Night Live" appearance last year?
Lana has earned respect because she is so good. She has consistently released high-quality songs with artistry and vision. People are starving for real artistry. As more people hear her music, she's gaining more fans.
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Finally, as a member of the Billboard charts department, I get to make charts all the time. Now I'm offering you the chance! If you think about your entire career, please, if you'd like, list your 10 favorite songs that you've written and/or produced.
