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The biggest selling Eurovision record of all time

In 1976 Brotherhood of Man won the Eurovision Song Contest with Save Your Kisses For Me. The song went on to be one of the biggest selling records of all time. With this year's Eurovision coming up on 14 May, M has caught up with Martin Lee, who co-wrote the song with fellow band member Lee Sheriden.

By Anita Awbi 4 May 2011

Congratulations - the best song never to win Eurovision?

In 1967, Bill Martin and Phil Coulter wrote the song Puppet on a String, with which Sandie Shaw won the 1967 Eurovision Contest. Their publisher, Jimmy Phillips, spurred them on to give him another number one the following year. Bill recalls the day he and Phil had been ordered to produce that other hit.

By Anita Awbi 4 May 2011

Smokey Robinson – Smokin’

Another iconic Ivor winner. From 2009 it's the legendary Smokey Robinson.

By Paul Nichols 28 Apr 2011

Ray Davies - Well Respected Man

One of the UK’s greatest songwriters and the 2006 recipient of the PRS for Music Outstanding Contribution to British Music Award at The Ivors, Ray Davies, gives Mark Paytress a masterclass about the song, the creative process and, reluctantly, about those awards.

By Paul Nichols 27 Apr 2011

TGE Panel: When Old Media and New Media collide

When Old Media and New Media collide.

By Anita Awbi 27 Apr 2011

TGE panel: Where now after MySpace?

An expert panel assess the role of direct-to-fan platforms for labels and artists, today and in the future, and evaluate the different approaches taken by rival services.

By Anita Awbi 26 Apr 2011

TGE Panel: Make it Happen

“Make It Happen" brings together an expert panel to give practical advice to bands looking to move to the next leve

By Anita Awbi 26 Apr 2011

TGE panel: Making money from music

An expert panel brought together to discuss making money in this changing business.

By Anita Awbi 26 Apr 2011

Songwriter Interview: Frank Turner

Former Million Dead frontman and now one of the UK's most highly regarded singer songwriters, Frank Turner will be discussing his career to date with 6music's Matt Everitt.

By Anita Awbi 26 Apr 2011
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