Behind the music: Is it possible to write a hit song in three hours?

Two new programmes claim to document the creative process. But can the pressures of reality TV really help songwriting?I'm a big fan of BBC4's Classic Album series. It's fascinating to see what went into making some of the greatest LPs of all time, even the ones that aren't my favourites. Sometimes, like in the documentary on Bruce Springsteen's Darkness On the Edge of Town, you get a glimpse into the writing, but the focus is mainly on recording process. Now Universal Music has launched a video...

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