In this episode of Dear 21-Year-Old Me, with guest John Bucchino We go back in time to 1972 when our guest, John Bucchino, turned 21, and look at his trip back to the East Coast from California. John reflects on his earliest musical influences and how he began songwriting. We talk about how John's composing evolved, and the importance of humility and being true to himself. John reflects on a critical lesson with an executive and what led to a key track in a Disney movie. John talks about having to let go, the creative process, and being the best you can be.  John reflects on the array of people he's worked with, and having to learn how to collaborate. We ask John what he'd say to his 21-year-old self, and what John at 21 would say to himself now.Resources and links John Bucchino websiteJohn Bucchino store including albumsJohn Bucchino Patreon pageJohn Bucchino on SpotifyJohn Bucchino Facebook fan page Australian Musical Festival May 2024 page  Australian Musical Festival 2024 It's Only Life performance 15 May Patti LuPone with Yo-Yo Ma, John Williams and the Boston Pops - Unexpressed (by John Bucchino) David Campbell Taking the Wheel album (David Campbell official YouTube site)David Campbell Sings John Bucchino album (David Campbell official YouTube site)David Campbell sings John Bucchino - Grateful (Social Family Records official YouTube site)David Campbell sings John Bucchino - extended interview Kane Alexander official siteKane Alexander Different Stages Broadway albumKane Alexander/Simon Gleeson, Lily's Eyes (Kane Alexander official YouTube site) A Peacock Among Pigeons | Boston Gay Men's Chorus Anthony Warlow/Philip Quast, Lily's Eyes (YouTube) Jeremy Irvine - blog on interviewing John BucchinoDear 21 Year Old Me (Jeremy Irvine - host) and Pro Podcast Production Dear21 Year Old Me website Pro Podcast Production website If you like this podcast, please leave a review on your favourite podcast app - and Tell a friend about the show!