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The film features original songs and score by composers/lyricists Sharon Kenny and Kirsten Guenther, who are also collaborating on an upcoming stage musical produced by Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door/The Carlson Company.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 May 2026
When Willis took over as lyricist for 1978’s Cruisin’ and 1979’s Go West, the group’s messaging became less lucidly gay.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
As a source of inspiration and catharsis, writing about her own experiences has never been a problem for the singer-lyricist.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 23 Apr. 2026
Elton's lyricist Bernie Taupin had rewritten the song, which was about Marilyn Monroe, with new lyrics about Princess Diana.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 May 2026
When Willis took over as lyricist for 1978’s Cruisin’ and 1979’s Go West, the group’s messaging became less lucidly gay.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
As a source of inspiration and catharsis, writing about her own experiences has never been a problem for the singer-lyricist.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 23 Apr. 2026
Elton's lyricist Bernie Taupin had rewritten the song, which was about Marilyn Monroe, with new lyrics about Princess Diana.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Lyricist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lyricist. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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