"See me walking down Fifth Avenue A walking cane here at my side. I take it everywhere I walk, I'm an Englishman in New York."

Sting, the iconic British musician and former frontman of The Police, released the hit song "Englishman in New York" in 1987 as part of his second solo studio album, "Nothing Like the Sun."
The song, inspired by the eccentric English writer Quentin Crisp, captures the experience of feeling out of place and celebrates individuality and the resilience of being different in a foreign land.

Verse ✍️ and Verve 💥: The Poetry of Popular Music 🎶 
is an enthralling podcast that traverses the landscape of popular music from the 1960s to today. Exploring the art of lyrical craftsmanship, each episode delves into the poetic narratives of influential songwriters, spanning the spectrum from the revolutionary words of Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen's introspective genius to the emotive ballads of Adele and Kendrick Lamar's profound verses. 

The podcast also highlights the cultural resonance and personal storytelling in the songs of Taylor Swift, the intricate lyrics of Frank Ocean, and Billie Eilish's innovative wordplay. Paying homage to the timeless impact of legends like John Lennon, Johnny Cash, and David Bowie, Samuel Hollingsworth's distinctive voice brings to life the quotes of these iconic songs, connecting the expressive songwriting of the past with today's groundbreaking artists. "Verse and Verve" invites listeners to a rich exploration of lyrical evolution in popular music, celebrating the creative brilliance that has defined generations. 

Part 1 now enchantingly available for your reading delight as an interactive eBook on Amazon Kindle.