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What are some of the songs that Steven Van Zandt wrote?
Steven Van Zandt wrote songs like Lyin' in a Bed of Fire, Inside of Me, Until the Good Is Gone and many more.
Was any of the songs  written by Steven Van Zandt big hits?
Steven Van Zandt's debut album, Men Without Women earned the most critical praise and Jay Cocks of TIME magazine dubbed it one of the ten best albums of the year.
Did Steven Van Zandt receive any awards?
Steven Van Zandt was also awarded the fourth annual Big Man of the Year award at the organization's 2013 Right to Rock Benefit Event.
How long was Steven Van Zandt a songwriter, arranger, and producer?
Steven Van Zandt became a songwriter and producer in 1974 until 2004.

Question: Was he a successful songwriter and producer?
Self-contained rewrite: Was Steven Van Zandt a successful songwriter and producer?