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On this Russ Ballard interview: Listen to the hitmaker of songs done by Kiss, Santana, Rainbow, Ace Frehley, Roger Daltry, Three Dog Night, America & LOADS more! An early secret to success Paul McCartney shared with him… sometimes you need medication… how he was a different person after he came out of his depression and into a blissful life… writing songs with Roger Daltrey… a terrible childhood accident which led him to having 10 operations over 3 years… getting a reading by a faith healer that turned out to be effective… his early musical journey, his experiences writing songs for other artists, and the impact of his songs on the music industry. Sad story about losing a close friend… Russ shares stories about his time with the band Argent, his approach to songwriting, and the challenges he faced with burnout and depression. He also talks about the importance of discipline in songwriting and the changes he has witnessed in the music industry over the years… maintaining a positive outlook on life and the power of breathing and meditation
TONS of amazing and fun stories, and awesome life journeys. LOADS of fun, and positive vibes. Russ is the best!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:06 Early Musical Journey
07:14 First Song Recorded by Cliff Richards and The Shadows
09:19 Writing Songs for Other Artists
12:50 First Experience of Hearing His Song on the Radio
14:20 Joining Argent and Developing Songwriting Discipline
15:48 The Importance of Discipline in Songwriting
18:28 Dealing with Burnout and Depression
19:51 Playing Extensive Sets with Argent
21:41 The Influence of Classical Music on Songwriting
23:43 Lessons Learned from Burnout and Depression
26:46 Recovering from Depression and Finding Inspiration
28:11 The Success of 'Hold Your Head High'
29:26 Writing Songs for Rainbow and Ace Frehley
31:06 The Impact of His Songs on Other Artists
33:06 Leaving Argent and Pursuing a Solo Career
36:35 Transitioning to Songwriting and Producing
38:43 Changes in the Music Industry Over the Years
39:40 Backstories of Hit Songs
01:05:40 Top Three Musical Experiences
01:26:47 Maintaining a Positive Outlook on Life
01:39:00 The Album 'It's Good to Be Here' and the Song 'My Awakening'
01:49:48 The Importance of Breathing and Meditation
01:53:05 The Power of Positivity and Letting Go of Negativity
01:51:58 The Story of the Holy Strat
01:53:10 The Plus Two Band
01:54:33 The Unique Features of the Holy Strat
01:56:16 The Impact of Modifications on Sound
01:57:21 The Rarity and Uniqueness of the Holy Strat
01:58:27 The Holy Strat as Russ's Number One Guitar
01:59:32 Russ's Continued Love for Les Pauls
02:00:01 The Influence of Other Musicians
02:00:26 Funny and Embarrassing Moments on Stage
02:02:47 The Impact of Russ's Childhood Accident
02:03:03 The Positive Side of Adversity
02:06:00 The Importance of Humor
02:07:24 The Impact of Childhood Experiences
02:08:19 The Creepiness of Eye Injuries
02:10:22 The Role of Fate and Higher Power
02:12:47 The Silver Lining in Difficult Times
02:13:48 The Importance of Family and Love
02:14:50 The Physical Effects of Health Issues
02:15:54 The Importance of Taking Care of Oneself
02:17:16 The Challenges of Aging
02:18:12 The Power of Memory
02:19:12 Unbelievable Coincidences
02:20:09 Random and Strange Experiences
02:22:16 The Impact of Movies and Music
02:23:36 The Quirkiness of Human Emotions
02:25:07 The Phenomenon of Musical Memory
02:26:42 The Difficulty of Choosing Desert Island CDs
02:30:05 Health Issues and Medical Procedures
02:32:09 The Impact of Alcohol on Health
02:33:05 The Frustration of Urinary Problems
02:34:43 The Importance of Relationships and Intimacy
02:36:35 The Influence of Childhood TV Shows
02:37:36 The Challenge of Remembering Lyrics
02:41:19 The Significance of Song Lyrics
02:42:30 The Question of Love
02:43:29 Different Perspectives on Love
02:45:13 The Complexity of Love
02:46:48 The Evolution of Personality
02:47:52 The Importance of Thoughtful Questions
02:48:27 Russ's Love for Classical Music
02:49:14 The Influence of Music Festivals
02:50:52 The Power of Passion
02:51:35 The Book of Love
02:52:21 The Impact of Collaboration
02:53:32 The Connection Between Music and Memories
02:56:08 The Importance of Emotional Connection
02:56:42 The Desire for Russ's Music to Reach a Wider Audience
02:58:00 Russ's Appreciation for the Support
02:59:33 The Challenge of Remembering Lyrics
03:00:05 Future Plans and Possible Meetings
03:00:19 Curiosity About Mexican Food in the UK
03:00:41 The Universal Love for Music
03:00:46 Closing RemarksSummary
31 июл 2024
