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Writers On Process with Keith Goodwin from Good Old War
It’s a good thing that Keith Goodwin of Good Old War is disciplined in his songwriting process (most of the songwriters I’ve interviewed are, in their own words, not disciplined). His wife is due with their first child in October, so he’s only got a couple more months of solitude in the house. We have four young kids, and as I told Goodwin, being a parent has actually made me more disciplined: I have limited free time, so I know not to waste the little time I do have. Parenting enforces discipline on the writing process. But as you’ll read, this may all be for naught, because in true Pavlovian fashion, it appears that all Goodwin needs to get himself writing is a good ol’ slice of pizza.
Good Old War’s most recent release is their self-titled album on Sargent House. Read my interview with Keith Goodwin of Good Old War after the video.
I was reading your biography on the Good Old War website, and like many songwriters I’ve talked to, you mention Charles Bukowski as a favorite author. What about him appeals to you?
