John Oates: “Squeaky Wheel” | D’Addario Raw Talent
John Oates writes a song on the spot, given nothing but the title as a starting place.
John Oates joined us in D’Addario‘s showcase at Folk Alliance International 2018, and while he was there, we challenged him to write a song on the spot, with only the title “Squeaky Wheel” as a guide. He easy rose to the challenge.
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