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Lyricist

Lyricist

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About Lyricist

A lyricist is a writer who writes lyrics (the spoken words), as opposed to a composer, who writes the song's music which may include (but is not limited to) the melody, harmony, arrangement and accompaniment.

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Thumbnail for This Hard Land (Studio Outtake - 1982) by Composer, Lyricist, Bruce Springsteen4:47

This Hard Land (Studio Outtake - 1982)

Composer, Lyricist, Bruce Springsteen

1980sStudioRare
Thumbnail for The Verve Pipe - The Freshmen by Composer, Lyricist, The Verve Pipe, Vander, Doug Corella, The verve, Donny Brown, Brad Vander Ark, Brian Vander Ark4:30

The Verve Pipe - The Freshmen

Composer, Lyricist, The Verve Pipe, Vander, Doug Corella, The verve, Donny Brown, Brad Vander Ark, Brian Vander Ark

Rare

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  • Thumbnail for The Verve Pipe - The Freshmen by Composer, Lyricist, The Verve Pipe, Vander, Doug Corella, The verve, Donny Brown, Brad Vander Ark, Brian Vander Ark4:30

    The Verve Pipe - The Freshmen

    Composer, Lyricist, The Verve Pipe, Vander, Doug Corella, The verve, Donny Brown, Brad Vander Ark, Brian Vander Ark

    Rare
  • Thumbnail for The Imagined Village Bending The Dark EPK by Composer, Lyricist, The Band9:13

    The Imagined Village Bending The Dark EPK

    Composer, Lyricist, The Band

    2010sRareLive
  • Thumbnail for The Everlasting First (Live) by Music publisher, Lyricist, Sting3:17

    The Everlasting First (Live)

    Music publisher, Lyricist, Sting

    1970sRareLive
  • Thumbnail for Trans-Siberian Orchestra – Chugging Guitar! | Tampa, FL | 12.23.23 #tso #christmas by Lyricist, L.A.B., Savatage, The Band, The pink floyd, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Pink Floyd, Jon Oliva, The Who, Robert Kinkel0:32

    Trans-Siberian Orchestra – Chugging Guitar! | Tampa, FL | 12.23.23 #tso #christmas

    Lyricist, L.A.B., Savatage, The Band, The pink floyd, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Pink Floyd, Jon Oliva, The Who, Robert Kinkel

    1990sRareLive

Studio24 clips

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  • Thumbnail for This Hard Land (Studio Outtake - 1982) by Composer, Lyricist, Bruce Springsteen4:47

    This Hard Land (Studio Outtake - 1982)

    Composer, Lyricist, Bruce Springsteen

    1980sStudioRare
  • Thumbnail for Wonder People Studio Rehearsal (Bonus Track) by Lyricist, Songwriter2:27

    Wonder People Studio Rehearsal (Bonus Track)

    Lyricist, Songwriter

    2020sStudioRehearsal
  • Thumbnail for Graveyard Hop Studio Rehearsal (Bonus Track) by Lyricist, Songwriter1:51

    Graveyard Hop Studio Rehearsal (Bonus Track)

    Lyricist, Songwriter

    2020sStudioRehearsal
  • Thumbnail for Ginny Wedss Sunny 2 Official Trailer | Avinash Tiwary, Medha Shankr | Prasshant Jha | 24 April 2026 by Lyricist, L.A.B., Head, Kram, NME, Sting2:33

    Ginny Wedss Sunny 2 Official Trailer | Avinash Tiwary, Medha Shankr | Prasshant Jha | 24 April 2026

    Lyricist, L.A.B., Head, Kram, NME, Sting

    2020sStudioRare

Rehearsal4 clips

  • Thumbnail for All Heart (Rehearsal) by duke ellington s, Lyricist, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, The verve4:03

    All Heart (Rehearsal)

    duke ellington s, Lyricist, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, The verve

    1950sRehearsalRare
  • Thumbnail for Merrily Rolling Along (aka Hero to Zero / Sunswept Sunday) (Movie Strings & Rehearsal) by Lyricist, Duke Ellington, NME, Jimmy Hamilton3:48

    Merrily Rolling Along (aka Hero to Zero / Sunswept Sunday) (Movie Strings & Rehearsal)

    Lyricist, Duke Ellington, NME, Jimmy Hamilton

    1950sRehearsalRare
  • Thumbnail for City Ways - On Parole by Rory Gallagher, Lyricist, The Rolling Stones, The Band, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Songwriter3:25

    City Ways - On Parole

    Rory Gallagher, Lyricist, The Rolling Stones, The Band, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Songwriter

    1970sRehearsalRare
  • Thumbnail for I Believe in You (Afternoon Rehearsal) by Lyricist, NME6:21

    I Believe in You (Afternoon Rehearsal)

    Lyricist, NME

    1990sRehearsalRare

Behind the Scenes3 clips

  • Thumbnail for Blues Backstage by Composer, Lyricist, Edwin3:07

    Blues Backstage

    Composer, Lyricist, Edwin

    2020sBehind the ScenesRare
  • Thumbnail for Blues Backstage by Composer, Lyricist4:28

    Blues Backstage

    Composer, Lyricist

    1950sBehind the ScenesRare
  • Thumbnail for Blues Backstage by Composer, Lyricist4:36

    Blues Backstage

    Composer, Lyricist

    1950sBehind the ScenesRare

Interview2 clips

  • Thumbnail for The Grand Finale (Rehearsal / Lines / Interview / Music / Strings / Murder) by Lyricist, Duke Ellington, NME10:48

    The Grand Finale (Rehearsal / Lines / Interview / Music / Strings / Murder)

    Lyricist, Duke Ellington, NME

    1950sInterviewRehearsal
  • Thumbnail for Marlon Wayans on His Rare Pic with 2Pac and Biggie by Lyricist0:28

    Marlon Wayans on His Rare Pic with 2Pac and Biggie

    Lyricist

    InterviewRare

Solo2 clips

  • Thumbnail for SOUL - THANK YOU ANYWAY (MR DJ) - LOU JOHNSON by The Ink Spots, Lyricist, R.E.M., John Johnson, Queen, Dionne Warwick, Ride, The La's3:17

    SOUL - THANK YOU ANYWAY (MR DJ) - LOU JOHNSON

    The Ink Spots, Lyricist, R.E.M., John Johnson, Queen, Dionne Warwick, Ride, The La's

    1940sSoloTV Appearance
  • Thumbnail for Lou Johnson - Unsatisfied by The Ink Spots, Edwin Starr, Lyricist, R.E.M., John Johnson, Queen, Dionne Warwick, Ride, The La's2:43

    Lou Johnson - Unsatisfied

    The Ink Spots, Edwin Starr, Lyricist, R.E.M., John Johnson, Queen, Dionne Warwick, Ride, The La's

    1940sSoloTV Appearance

Acoustic2 clips

  • Thumbnail for Dee (Randy Rhoads Studio Out-Takes) by Lyricist4:24

    Dee (Randy Rhoads Studio Out-Takes)

    Lyricist

    1980sAcousticStudio
  • Thumbnail for Whatever It Takes (Live/Acoustic) by Lyricist, Wayne Sermon3:43

    Whatever It Takes (Live/Acoustic)

    Lyricist, Wayne Sermon

    2010sAcousticRare

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  • Thumbnail for Lord Abortion || Cradle of Filth - Midian | Guitar Cover by Composer, Lyricist, Robin Eaglestone, NME, Cradle of Filth6:54

    Lord Abortion || Cradle of Filth - Midian | Guitar Cover

    Composer, Lyricist, Robin Eaglestone, NME, Cradle of Filth

    2000sTV AppearanceLesson
  • Thumbnail for The Astronauts - East Coker Hall - Yeovil - 29th December 1984 by Lyricist, R.E.M., The Band, Y&T, Sting45:19

    The Astronauts - East Coker Hall - Yeovil - 29th December 1984

    Lyricist, R.E.M., The Band, Y&T, Sting

    1980sHome RecordingRare
  • Thumbnail for Intro by Lyricist0:43

    Intro

    Lyricist

    2000sAudio OnlyStudio

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