Episode 84 - Willy Russell

Willy Russell, the celebrated Liverpool playwright and composer behind classics like Blood Brothers and Educating Rita, shares fascinating insights on his creative process. He discusses how his songs weave together autobiographical elements and the importance of place in songwriting, particularly Liverpool. Russell reveals his melody-first approach and the bold lyric choices that shape his music. Clever anecdotes about his early influences and the evolution of his works provide a captivating glimpse into the mind of a true musical storyteller.