So many nights I'd sit by my window, waiting for someone to sing me his song, so many dreams I kept deep inside me, alone in the dark but now you've come along, and you light up my life, you give me hope to carry on, you light up my days and fill my nights with song.."

Debby Boone is an American singer, author, and actress best known for her 1977 hit single "You Light Up My Life", which spent ten consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This song not only earned her a Grammy Award for Best New Artist but also became one of the best-selling singles of the 1970s.

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.