Mike Reid -
the songwriters (apt)

Mike Reid's career has been almost unimaginable. He was a successful NFL player for years and then retired to become a hugely successful songwriter. Mike talks about his unlikely career transition and how he came to co-write the heart-wrenching "I Can't Make You Love Me," the classic song from Bonnie Raitt.

Duration: 28 minutes and 0 seconds

Episode Number: 404

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About The Songwriters (APT):

THE SONGWRITERS features engaging conversations between host Ken Paulson and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame members about their creative processes and the inspirations for some of their most iconic songs.

Each episode reveals behind-the-scenes stories and showcases rare musical performances by the writers of some of the most-revered songs in music history.

Season four features legendary songwriters John Prine (Angel from Montgomery, Hello in There), Jimmy Webb (Wichita Lineman, By the Time I Get to Phoenix), Gary Burr (Loves Been a Little Bit Hard on Me, Nobody Wants to Be Lonely), Sharon Vaughn (My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys), Mike Reid (I Can't Make You Love Me), Kent Blazy (If Tomorrow Never Comes) and Steve Bogard (Prayin' for Daylight).

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