# ASCAP 2017: We Write the Songs

The Library of Congress hosted the annual American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Foundation's "We Write the Songs" concert, featuring the songwriters performing and telling the stories behind their own music. Songwriters and performers include The Hooters (Eric Bazilian and Rob Hyman), Ledisi, Erick Walls, Stevie Wonder, Raul Midon, Rob Thomas, Camille Thurman, Gordon Kennedy, Peter Frampton, Paul Williams and Mentor Williams. Program: The Hooters (Eric Bazilian and Rob Hyman), "Time After Time" \[7:27\], "And We Danced" \[11:50\],Ledisi, "Alright" with Erick Walls \[20:09\],Stevie Wonder, "Higher Ground" \[26:24\],Raul Midon, "Pedal to the Metal" \[34:18\], "State of Mind" \[39:46\],Rob Thomas, "3AM" \[49:26\], "Smooth" \[55:10\],Camille Thurman, "Pursuit With a Purpose" \[1:04:02\],Gordon Kennedy and Peter Frampton, "Change the World" \[1:15:26\], "Baby I Love Your Way" \[1:21:20\],Mentor Williams, "Drift Away" \[1:30:35\]

- Kind: Talk
- Year: 2017
- By: Library Of Congress
- Archive: [Library of Congress](https://www.loc.gov/item/2021690500/)
- Licence or status: Rights statement at the Library of Congress (as the archive states it)
- Credit: Library of Congress
- Who can watch: Tweens profiles and older (the archive gives no rating; placed by Invisible Network from its collection and subjects)

[Watch now](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/watch/archive/loc/2021690500?play=1)