Songwriting at 70 with Dennis Welch

About this episode

Dennis Welch shares his journey as a singer-songwriter and the transformative power of music and words in his life.

The transformative power of words and music. Singer-songwriter Dennis Welch shares his journey from a Texas childhood filled with libraries and country music to a creative renaissance that has earned him multiple Grammy ballot considerations in his 60s and 70s. We discuss the pivotal teachers who changed his life path, the moment he almost walked away from music forever, and how dinner with friends in a Mexican restaurant reignited his passion for recording. Dennis offers heartfel...

People in this episode

Host: Claire Waite Brown

Guest: Dennis Welch

Topics covered

• songwriting
• creativity
• music
• personal journey
• inspiration

Keywords

• songwriting
• Dennis Welch
• Grammy
• creativity
• music journey
• inspiration

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Texas

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