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I worked at a studio and the band would leave their guitars there. I'm left-handed so I couldn't restring them. I just played it upside-down: Seal wrote his breakthrough hit Crazy after learning two basic chord shapes on a borrowed guitar

Seal reflects on the pivotal moment in his career when he decided to learn guitar, inspired by iconic musicians. He shares how he utilized studio equipment to practice, leading to the creation of his hit song 'Crazy' in a short timeframe, highlighting the importance of instrumental skills in songwriting.

Published on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 12:28 PM

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