Jul 13, 2026
Clay and Marty break down five massive hits — “Lovely Day,” “Lyin’ Eyes,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “When Doves Cry,” and “Before He Cheats” — that violate core songwriting rules they normally teach. Find out what they did wrong, and why these worked anyway!
Clay & Marty’s 10-day video series:
This video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin!
SongTown Press Books:
Next Level Lyric Writing: Check It Out
Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out
Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out
The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out
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