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John Legend on the creative process and "mumbling" his way to a hit

WorkLife with Adam Grant

CHAPTER

The Evolution of 'Ordinary People'

This chapter delves into the songwriting journey behind 'Ordinary People,' originally intended for the Black Eyed Peas. It emphasizes the innovative process of crafting melodies through improvisation and the balance of specificity and universality in lyrics.

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