“Proper songs and catchy lyrics and melody lines were a part of your DNA”

Holly Johnson explains why song writing and melody is built into the DNA of Liverpudlian musicians.

02 October 2015

1 minute

This clip is from

Music for Misfits: The Story of Indie—The DIY Movement

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