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Podcast: Liner Notes: Revealing Chats With Canada's Retro Music Makers
Episode: Eddie Schwartz, iconic songwriter and Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee
Description: Eddie Schwartz, is an iconic songwriter, multi award-winner, and Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee who, in addition to his own career, has had songs recorded by Rod Stewart, Joe Cocker, Carly Simon, Rita Coolidge, and some big hits for Paul Carrack (Don’t Shed A Tear) and Pat Benatar (Hit Me With Your Best Shot). In this fascinating and jam-packed chat Eddie: shares insights into his songwriting success; reveals his varied musical influences; explains why Paul Carrack swore at him; details on his ongoing advocacy for songwriters; the future of music and so much more.