Singer/songwriter Liz Longley should be on the radio. Why isn't she? Maybe her lyrics are too intelligent. Maybe she's willing to write a beautiful song about Alzheimer's and it should be about something embarrassing like most radio music topics. Maybe it's that it just happened yet. Either way, it's crazy to think that someone with this sort of talent isn't packing every room she plays in. Then again, it's probably just a matter of time so check out her local shows before she moves to Nashville.
How do you describe yourself as a musician/artist?
Pop Folk Singer-Songwriter.
What makes for a good song? And what is the difference in a great song?
In my opinion, a great song is one that many people can relate to, sing along to and feel as their own.
What does your songwriting process look like?
The writing process always begins with either a lyric idea or a guitar/piano idea but it's usually driven by an overwhelming feeling from something I, or someone I know, have gone through.
Lyrically, what song are you most proud of? Musically?
Lyrically, I'm most proud of an unreleased song called "Camaro". The metaphor between cars and lovers was fun to jump into and run with.
Musically, I am most proud of another unreleased song called "Bird on a Wire". Needless to say, I'm anxious to record and release a new CD with these songs on them!
If you could claim any one song written by someone else as your own what would it be?
I wish I wrote every single song on Joni Mitchell's "Blue".
There are so many talented musicians in the world, how do you try to stand out in a crowd, especially for people who haven't yet heard your voice?
Getting caught up in "standing out in the crowd" is dangerous and it's not why I write and perform. I build my life around music because I love people and relating to people through songs. It completely fulfills me.
What moves you to Nashville?
Nashville is the place to be. Every time I visit Music City, I meet more amazing musicians, songwriters and producers. It's an incredibly inspiring city and I can't wait to move there in two weeks!
What are your hopes for your career musically? Is there a goal or is it the ride?
It's the ride. So many things have happened that I could have never even imagined. I'm up for anything but won't stop working my butt off to create music that speaks to people.