The Muse's News An E-zine For And About Songwriters.

The Muse's News An E-zine For And About Songwriters. Issue 18.0 March 2015

In This Issue: * Editor's Musings * Music Reviews - Cyrus Rhodes * New Artist Spotlight Additions * Songwriting Book Review - by Tim Zbikowski * Musical Notes - Songwriting Contests & Market Info. * Muse's Clues - Songwriting Web sites that inspire -by adventurer and songwriter, Richard Miller. * Featured Article Quick Tip: Do You Experience A Breakdown Once Your Song Gets Cruising?by Brad Dunse * On Site Featured Article - An article (or articles) already online for your viewing pleasure. * Classifieds & Useful Services * Contact information

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Editor's Musings: Hello again! March is almost here ... SO close to spring. I can't even imagine it at the moment with all the snow on the ground and the -20 Celsius weather (ugh), but I at least know there's a light at the end of the tunnel. I hope those of you in the frigid north east are managing to stay warm! And that those of you in warmer climes can hold yourselves back from rubbing it in. ;) There's a great newsletter for you this month! But before I get to that, I wanted to mention a new course that will be starting up on March 9th about licensing your music for TV and film. I know how hard it is for musicians to make a living at what they do. Licensing your music is a great way to make an extra income- provided you know the ins and outs of doing so. To teach you that, Aaron Davidson has put together a program called "The 90 Day Music Licensing Challenge" . But there's only room for 50 participants at this time. (Full disclosure: I am an affiliate of Aaron's program - but I'm *very* picky about the programs I affiliate with and I truly believe this will be a very helpful course for you, should you decide to take it.) There are even a bunch of free courses included when you sign up. But click this link to find out more. Aaron can explain it to you in his own words. :) We've been given a unique opportunity to get an early start on registration here through The Muse's News, especially since registrations are limited. I hope some of you will benefit from that. And now, on to the raffle winners! Sabine Heusler, from Mountain View CA, has won a copy of Virtual Studio Systems' Lyricist software. Denise Dimin, from Los Angeles, CA, has won a free 3 month membership to SongU, an Internet-based learning environment providing online coaching, co-writing and pitching opportunities, in addition to over 70 multi-level courses developed by award-winning songwriters. XOCH from North Las Vegas, NV, has won a copy of the wonderfully useful book, "100 Miles To A Record Deal" by author and publisher, Bronson Herrmuth.     DO YOU WANT TO WIN A RAFFLE PRIZE? You don't get if you don't ask! If you'd like to be considered for a raffle prize yourself, have a look at the various prizes offered at the top of The Muse's News webpage, decide which prizes you'd most like, and email me with your top two choices along with your mailing address so that I can get the prizes to you. Yes, it's really that simple. :) (And yes, the mailing address is kinda important. I promise it won't be used for any other reason than to send you your raffle prize - and to mention your approximate location in the notice of raffle winners you see above here.) I wish you every success for the coming month and beyond! All the best, --Jodi Return to the Top

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Peabo Bryson (born Robert Peapo Bryson, April 13, 1951, given name changed from "Peapo" to Peabo c. 1965) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, born in Greenville, South Carolina. He is well known for singing soft-rock ballads (often as a duo with female singers) and his contribution to several Disney animated feature soundtracks.

As one of the oldest of four siblings, two sisters and a brother, he spent much of his childhood on his grandfather's farm in Mauldin, South Carolina. His love for music stemmed from his mother, who often took the family to concerts of well-known African-American artists at the time, such as Sam Cooke, Little Richard and Billie Holiday.

At age 14, Bryson marked his professional debut, singing backup for Al Freeman and the Upsetters, a local Greenville group. It was Freeman's difficulty in pronouncing Bryson's French West Indian name, 'Peapo', that led Bryson to change its spelling to Peabo. Two years later, he left home to tour the chitlin' circuit with another local band, Moses Dillard and the Tex-Town Display. Bryson's first break came during a recording session at Atlanta's Bang Records. Although Bang was not impressed with Dillard's band, the young backup singer caught the ear of the label's general manager, Eddie Biscoe. Biscoe signed Bryson to a contract as a writer, producer, and arranger and encouraged Bryson to perform his own songs. For several years, Bryson worked with hometown bands and wrote and produced for Bang.[citation needed] In 1976, he launched his own recording career with "Underground Music" on the Bang label. His first album, Peabo, followed shortly thereafter. Although only a regional success, Bryson signed to Capitol Records in 1977.

Bryson's greatest solo hits include 1977's "Feel the Fire" and "Reaching for the Sky", 1978's "I'm So Into You" and "Crosswinds" 1982's "Let the Feeling Flow", 1984's "If Ever You're in My Arms Again" (his first Top 10 pop single, at #10 in the US), 1989's "Show and Tell", and the 1991 hit "Can You Stop the Rain". In 1985, he appeared on the soap opera One Life to Live to sing a lyrical version of its theme song.  Bryson's vocals were added to the regular theme song in 1987 and his voice was heard daily until 1992. He recorded the successful album of romantic love duets with Roberta Flack (Born to Love) in 1983.

Among his romantic love songs and duets are:

"Here We Go", with Minnie Riperton
"Gimme Some Time", with Natalie Cole
"Beauty and the Beast" ("Beauty and the Beast"), with Céline Dion
"Light The World", with Deborah Gibson
"The Gift", with Roberta Flack
"I Can't Imagine", with Regina Belle
"A Whole New World" ("Aladdin"), with Regina Belle
"Tonight I Celebrate My Love", with Roberta Flack
"The Best Part", with Nadia Gifford
"Lovers After All", with Melissa Manchester
"You Are My Home" ("The Scarlet Pimpernel") with Linda Eder
"By the Time This Night Is Over" with Kenny G
"For You And I" with Angela Bofill
"Without You" with Regina Belle
"As Long As There's Christmas" ("Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas"), with Roberta Flack
"I Have Dreamed" ("The King And I") with Lea Salonga
"Make It Til Tomorrow," with Sandi Patty

Bryson won a Grammy Award in 1992 for his performance of the song "Beauty and the Beast" with Céline Dion and another in 1993 for "A Whole New World" (Aladdin's Theme) with Regina Belle.

Bryson performed in theater and operatic productions, most notably the tenor role of "Sportin' Life" in the Michigan Opera Theater of Detroit's version of Porgy and Bess. His tax problems caught up with him on August 21, 2003, when the U.S. Internal Revenue Service seized property from his Atlanta, Georgia, home. He is reported to owe $1.2 million in taxes dating back to 1984. The IRS auctioned much of his possessions, including both Grammy Awards, electronic equipment and his grand piano.

In 2002, Bryson's "Beauty and the Beast" music video was included on the platinum and Blu-ray edition of Beauty and the Beast. His "A Whole New World" music video was included on the platinum edition DVD release of Aladdin. Bryson's CD, Missing You, was released on October 2, 2007 on Peak Records, a division of Concord Music Group.