Lyrics or Music First?
 

I know Mr. Jon has said it, but I can't remember which one came first (according to him anyway). Can anyone assist?

Thanks

Jim

Jon says that he always starts with the title. That gives him the concept and outline of the song.

Maybe that's why he has the damned longest song titles in rock LOL.

Kathleen

Yeah I've always thought that was a cool way. Wonder how the Something For The Pain/I've Been Loving You To Long To Turn Back Now would have sounded LOL. That's no hit ;)

I dunno ... Pearl Jam have Elderly Woman Behind The Counter In A Small Town

Ok....but he did state it was either lyrics or music first?

And what's with the Arms Wide Open/Open Arms fetish? Is it a shout out to Journey? ;-)

Which is why he has the best Chicken Game songs in rock! I mean, how can you beat "Janie, Don't Take Your Chicken to Town"? Or "As My Chicken Lies Bleeding in My Arms"? ;) :lol:

I know it's late Saturday night Becky.....LOL

Kathleen

I'd imagine that from a title they generally develop lyrics and basic melody pretty much together, although thats probably not always the case

And the band have an unfortunate tendency to re-use phrases they like ... see my rant on Lost Highway in New Releases for some good examples!

Lost Chicken?

Chicken Disease?

Livin' On A Chicken?

You Give Love A Bad Chicken?

Wanted Dead Or A Chicken?

Blame It On The Love Of Chicken Rolls?

This is fun :D

wow, this is actually entertaining!

Lay Your Chickens on Me
Thank You For Loving Chicken
One Wild Chicken
Say It Isn't Chicken
All About Lovin' Chicken
(It's Hard) Letting Chicken Go
Bed of Chickens
Dirty Little Chicken
She's a Chicken

dear God, i need a life..