He's very kind and patient, answering my endless questions about his work with the Rolling Stones. Years later I became friends with Andrew. Names like George Martin, Eddie Kramer, Andrew Loog Oldham. I used to read all the "small print" on the album sleeves to see who was behind the music. I'd move my drum kit from room to room in our house, trying different sounds. I had a cheap tape recorder and I loved experimenting. So I taught myself guitar and drums and I started writing songs, very simple and primitive at first. That was it! At that very moment, I knew what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. Then, in February 1964 I saw the Beatles on television. I wasn't the least bit interested in music. Jim: When I was young, age 10 or 11, I was into comic books and sports. Q: When and how did you get your own start in the music industry and later a career of writing songs for other artists to perform? Find out a little about him, his hits with Bryan Adams and much more as we get on to some selections from my interview with Jim Vallance. His songs have sold millions and millions of copies, have been played on the radio countless times and he has received the Juno award for Composer of the Year four times. Vallance co-wrote almost all of Adams' big '80s hits and as well as several other hits for other artists during that decade and later. You might not recognize the name, but he is a Canadian musician who is probably best known for his work as the songwriting partner of Bryan Adams. This time that awesomeness is Jim Vallance. Again, lucky for me (and hopefully you), I do get to share a little more awesomeness with you. When the opportunity presents itself to ask a few questions to someone who contributed to the awesomeness of the '80s, I will continue to share those answers with you right here. Please keep in mind the original date because some content could be specific to the time of the interview, though the majority should be timeless and totally rad.) These are more than just interviews in a way they are more like '80s timelines or oral histories on their respective subject matters. It is one installment in an incredible series of interviews we are republishing on Rediscover the '80s for posterity and your enjoyment. Writer(s): BRYAN ADAMS, JAMES VALLANCELyrics powered by interview was originally published Decemon the now-retired Kickin' it Old School blog. We waited all through the year For the day to appear You know the time will come Peace on earth for everyone And we can live forever in a world where we are free There's something about Christmas time Something about Christmas time Makes you wish it was Christmas everyday To see the joy in the children's eyes The way that the old folks smile We're all as one tonight Makes no difference if you're black or white 'Cause we can sing together in harmony I know it's not too late The world would be a better place If we could keep the spirit more than one day in the year There's something about Christmas time Something about Christmas time That makes you wish it was Christmas every day To see the joy in the children's eyes The way that the old folks smile It's the time of year everyone's together And celebrate here on Christmas day When the ones you love are there There's something about Christmas time There's something about Christmas time Something about Christmas time Makes you wish it was Christmas every day To see the joy in the children's eyes The way that the old folks smile There's something about Christmas time Something about Christmas time Makes you wish it was Christmas every day To see the joy in the children's eyes The way that the old folks smile Please tell me Christmas will never go away
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