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Songwriting with the Dixie Chicks

Dan in Real Life

On the main DCX page, you can read my in-depth interview with songwriter extraordinaire Dan Wilson, who co-wrote six tracks on Taking The Long Way and just released his debut solo album, Free Life.

Among other things, Dan discusses his decision to cover "Easily Silence," the origin of "Lullaby," and why he's been listening to the Dixie Chicks discography for the past few years.

I'm quite thrilled to share a transcript of my conversation with Dan, who is incredibly thoughtful and engaging. Before my tenure here ended, I really wanted to obtain and provide insight into the Dixie Chicks' songwriting process; needless to say, this interview opportunity turned out to be a beautiful thing.

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November 30 4:15 PM | Blog it

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	biggerfish2frywrote: Wow, anyone want to see how headlines vary and who the "sensational news reporting outfit is google Dixie chciks and hit the news button Dec. 4
	Tiffanywrote: Junichi: Awesome interview!!! See they are all normal just like the rest of us! Not like these Divas Britney and Lindsay Lohan...i listned to Britney's album online...n usually i love her music...im not one to judge based on what an artist does and based on what the media says (obviously) and i really did not like her songs on her album, they are...dunno..they don't have a good melody she talks about her butt in one of the songs and photographers taking pictures of it, and i think theres a song about boys bein her toys...does she really want her kids growing up n listening to this stuff? n sayin "hey thats my mom" they r gonna flee to K. Fed....her songs just have nothing to them...Gimme more is an alright song, but nothing else really stuck out for me...i was disappointed...i love her music n grew up listenin to her n makin up dances and singin her songs ALL the time with my friends...maybe she'll settle down eventually...hopefully... I'm Gonna Be A STAR! *Tiffany* Dec. 3
	Here we go again wrote: FoxNews item today and their headline is: Dixie Chick Urges Donations to Defense Fund for Murderers. Then Rush said RUSH: This can't be. Dixie Chicks singer starts defense fund for convicted child killers? Tell me I'm not reading that correctly. Am I reading that right? "Dixie Chick Urges Donations to Defense Fund for Murderers." What's this babe's name? I'm having a mental block. The lead singer, Natalie something or other, Natalie -- whew. Wow. Dec. 3
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	Steph C.wrote: Junichi, as ALWAYS you do such a fine job with your photos and writing style. I will so MISS YOU, when you are gone. When will Junichi be done...anyone know ? You really put us in the moment as if We are there. There is no replacement for you. For the record. Halloween is my Absolute Favorite Holiday. I love it more than Xmas and I would have KILLED (not literally speaking) to go to the Halloween Party at the Pasdar house. Not just because I am absolutely enthralled with the Chicks, but simply because looks like Nat threw a killer party and I would have had a blast. From the 11 Foot tall Jack Skellington to Guitar Hero and Karaoke around back. I jam on Guitar Hero man, although I am certain the Chicks or any of their band would sink me for sure -lol. Crazy to think I was actually in L.A. at the time too just coming down off the high from their Nokia show on the 27th that I flew out to see. Instead...on Halloween I spent the morning at our fav. breakfast restaurant out there (John O'Groats)...then the day at Hermosa and Manhattan beach and then went to a late show of the Disney Digital 3D version of Nitemare Before Christmas with my other half. Then partied some around the Beaches after. For the record...I am a collector of NMBC stuff. Well, Anywayyy...GREAT JOB Junichi....and SWEET party Nat. Steph and Sara from lovely Boardman, OH (Even though we reside here ...SoCal has and always will be our second home. Been home just barely a month and I miss it already ! ) Probably why We visit so frequently ! www.myspace.com/truecolorsforall Dec. 2
	biggerfish2frywrote: Junichi, I was thnking of the Halloween party and was curious.......was anyone there with a G.B. mask or was it verboten on the iinvitations? Thank you for the interview with Dan Wilson.Go Vikings Dec. 2
	ASCAP or BMI? wrote: Like The Beatles. Songs were just flying out of those guys in torrents. Dec. 1
	Comfortably Hyped wrote: What is even better then the labor and headaches involved in the process of writing a piece from scratch like a science project is the spontaneous creation of a complete and whole piece of music flying out of ones cerebral cortex and through the fingers and onto tape. Dec. 1
	jimwrote: Thank you Junichi, for your insight to the songwriting process..... A great interview....... Nov. 30
	Nancy wrote: Wow. That was really, really good. It was interesting to hear Dan's side of the process and to find out how the songs on TTLW came to fruition. I am so glad that Rick Rubin put him together with the Chicks to create such a fabulous collection of songs. Thank you Junichi for asking just the right questions! Nov. 30

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