I tended not to be concerned about whether a song was going to be a hit when I wrote it. Because it became evident that none of us knew what was a hit and what wasn't. So I thought if I just write what I like, why shouldn't people like what I like?
I tended not to be concerned about whether a song was going to be a hit when I wrote it. Because it became evident that none of us knew what was a hi… - Hal David
I tended not to be concerned about whether a song was going to be a hit when I wrote it. Because it became evident that none of us knew what was a hi…
- Hal David
The talent is always there and art is cyclical. I’m optimistic. - Hal David
The talent is always there and art is cyclical. I’m optimistic.
It's not just a revue where one song is done, then another. There are concepts and ideas at work. - Hal David
It's not just a revue where one song is done, then another. There are concepts and ideas at work.
Pop songs are not as graceful as they used to be. Performers today haven’t gone through the regimen of learning how to write. And of course, everyone… - Hal David
Pop songs are not as graceful as they used to be. Performers today haven’t gone through the regimen of learning how to write. And of course, everyone…
Mother told me always to follow the golden rule.And she said it's really a sin to be mean and cruel.So remember if you're untrueAngels up in heaven a… - Hal David
Mother told me always to follow the golden rule.And she said it's really a sin to be mean and cruel.So remember if you're untrueAngels up in heaven a…
I'm never gonna stop the rain by complainin'. - Hal David
I'm never gonna stop the rain by complainin'.
The love of a girl can make a man stay on when he should go,Just tryin' to build a peaceful life where love is free to grow. - Hal David
The love of a girl can make a man stay on when he should go,Just tryin' to build a peaceful life where love is free to grow.
In writing I search for believability, simplicity, and emotional impact. - Hal David
In writing I search for believability, simplicity, and emotional impact.
Above all, I try to create an emotion to which others can respond. - Hal David
Above all, I try to create an emotion to which others can respond.
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