Peggy Seeger on the art of songwriting: “Make them laugh before you make them cry” | Songlines
Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Peggy Seeger on the art of songwriting: “Make them laugh before you make them cry”

By Julian May

The irrepressible Peggy Seeger talks to Julian May about dealing with the inevitability of ageing and her unique and very candid approach to songwriting

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