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“We Basically Needed a Three-Minute Filler for the Album”: How Black Sabbath...
Black Sabbath threw together one of the most popular songs in heavy metal history in an afternoon as an afterthought. The post “We Basically Needed a Three-Minute Filler for the Album”: How Black...
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How a Journey Hit Cut From 1983 Album ‘Frontiers’ Comforted a Terminally Ill...
Though shelved on Journey's 'Frontiers,' "Only the Young" eventually made its way to a New York City band Scandal, who briefly featured Jon Bon Jovi on guitar. The post How a Journey Hit Cut From 1983...
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The Meaning Behind “Heads Will Roll,” Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Dance Floor Horror Anthem
As Yeah Yeah Yeahs entered the studio to record their third album It’s Blitz!, Nick Zinner brought along a vintage synthesizer. The synth gave him a new color to paint with and brought Yeah Yeah Yeahs...
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The Meaning Behind “It Ain’t Me” by Kygo and Selena Gomez
Fans are on the fence about the deeper meaning behind this song from Kygo and Selena Gomez, and whether or not it's about Justin Bieber. The post The Meaning Behind “It Ain’t Me” by Kygo and Selena...
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A Cautionary Folk Tale: The Meaning Behind “Snake Song” by Townes Van Zandt
"Snake Song" by Townes Van Zandt is a legendary piece of work, and it makes sense why alt-rock artists love it so dearly. The post A Cautionary Folk Tale: The Meaning Behind “Snake Song” by Townes Van...
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What Was the Last U.S. Top-40 Single by David Bowie?
In the ‘80s, David Bowie consciously courted chart success, and he achieved it in droves. That was the decade that included the final song that he ever placed on the U.S. Top 40, and it’s a track...
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The Story and Meaning Behind “Dizzy,” the Tommy Roe Bubblegum Smash that...
Has there ever been a song with a title that’s as apropos to the music that accompanies it as “Dizzy”? The 1969 No. 1 hit single by Tommy Roe keeps listeners spinning in the same way the song’s...
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John Prine Refused Writer Credit on This David Allan Coe Classic Over Fears...
John Prine had quite the hand in writing David Allan Coe's hit "You Never Even Called Me By My Name", but he didn't want credit for it. The post John Prine Refused Writer Credit on This David Allan Coe...
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How Elvis Presley Inspired This Queens Of The Stone Age Song
Elvis Presley inspired this fan-loved song from Queens Of The Stone Age. The post How Elvis Presley Inspired This Queens Of The Stone Age Song appeared first on American Songwriter.
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The Song Dolly Parton First Recorded with Sylvester Stallone That She Hoped...
In 1974, Tina Turner recorded Dolly Parton‘s “There’ll Always Be Music” for her debut solo album ina Turns the Country On! Her first release without Ike, Tina Turns the Country On! also featured covers...
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“She Had Become This Witch”: The Fleetwood Mac Song That Transformed Stevie...
'Rumours' co-producer Ken Callait recalled the song that transformed Stevie Nicks "into the witch she was always writing about." The post “She Had Become This Witch”: The Fleetwood Mac Song That...
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This Don Felder Solo in “One of These Nights” Is Actually His Imitation of a...
Eagles guitarist Don Felder was imitating a totally different instrument on his solo on the 1975 track "One of These Nights." The post This Don Felder Solo in “One of These Nights” Is Actually His...
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The Story Behind the Song Clint Eastwood Wrote for Diana Krall, “Why Should I...
By the late '90s, Diana Krall and Clint Eastwood collaborated on two of his films: 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil' and 'True Crime.' The post The Story Behind the Song Clint Eastwood Wrote...
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How John Mulaney Gave New Life to a 1985 Wang Chung Song About Los Angeles
Remember Wang Chung? John Mulaney's new talk show might just jog your memory of this English new wave band. The post How John Mulaney Gave New Life to a 1985 Wang Chung Song About Los Angeles appeared...
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The Final Introspective Song Recorded by the Beatles Was Written About George...
Harrison penned several timeless Beatles songs. Notably, he penned the final song the Beatles ever recorded. The post The Final Introspective Song Recorded by the Beatles Was Written About George...
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Billy Joel’s Biggest Hit Was Also His Biggest Personal Flop: “I Was Shocked...
Despite "Piano Man" being on of his biggest hits, Billy Joel is still not the biggest fan of his classic tune. The post Billy Joel’s Biggest Hit Was Also His Biggest Personal Flop: “I Was Shocked and...
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The Beatles’ “Tomorrow Never Knows” and the Tense Bookstore Exchange That...
Inspiration for the Beatles' track, "Tomorrow Never Knows," came shortly after a tense interaction between John Lennon and a bookstore clerk. The post The Beatles’ “Tomorrow Never Knows” and the Tense...
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The Real Story Behind Bob Dylan’s Legendary Protest Song, “Hurricane”
Bob Dylan's famed 1975 protest song "Hurricane" is, sadly, still relevant today; and the man behind the song has a powerful story to tell. The post The Real Story Behind Bob Dylan’s Legendary Protest...
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The Evolution of Willie Nelson’s “Yesterday’s Wine,” When Merle Haggard and...
Following a string of personal and professional strains, Nelson started working on his 13th album Yesterday's Wine, the first of four concept albums. The post The Evolution of Willie Nelson’s...
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“It’s a Shame About Ray”: The Lemonheads and Evan Dando’s Sad Anthem About a...
On "It's a Shame About Ray", Evan Dando writes a sad song about a forgotten boy, and it became a surprise hit for The Lemonheads. The post “It’s a Shame About Ray”: The Lemonheads and Evan Dando’s Sad...
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The George Strait Hit You Didn’t Know John Prine Wrote
Did you know that George Strait's swinging dance tune "I Just Want To Dance With You" was originally written by John Prine? The post The George Strait Hit You Didn’t Know John Prine Wrote appeared...
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On This Day: Gnarls Barkley Makes History With “Crazy,” Ushers in New Musical...
Gnarls Barkley made history with their 2006 breakthrough hit, "Crazy," marking a monumental milestone in music consumption. The post On This Day: Gnarls Barkley Makes History With “Crazy,” Ushers in...
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How Unexpected Empathy for the Incarcerated Inspired the Bonnie Raitt Ballad...
"I’m moved by it now. I can barely sing those songs without getting touched again.” The post How Unexpected Empathy for the Incarcerated Inspired the Bonnie Raitt Ballad She Found Difficult to Sing...
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So…What’s the Story Behind the “Butt Piano” on the Police Classic “Roxanne”?
Ever wondered what the "butt piano" credit was about in the liner notes for the Police classic "Roxanne"? Well, wonder no more. The post So…What’s the Story Behind the “Butt Piano” on the Police...
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The No. 1 Hit That Left Linda Ronstadt Truly Unsatisfied, Claiming It Had...
How a rushed recording of "You're No Good" led Linda Ronstadt to strongly dislike her one and only No. 1 hit. The post The No. 1 Hit That Left Linda Ronstadt Truly Unsatisfied, Claiming It Had...
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The Story Behind the Rolling Stones Classic That Keith Richards Created on...
Frankly, Keith Richards as a human being doesn't make any sense, as he defies human biology, and this story proves that to be more than true. The post The Story Behind the Rolling Stones Classic That...
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“Stand Inside Your Love”: One of Billy Corgan’s Only Love Songs
Billy Corgan wrote one of his only love songs, "Stand Inside Your Love", as The Smashing Pumpkins neared its first breakup. The post “Stand Inside Your Love”: One of Billy Corgan’s Only Love Songs...
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The Meaning Behind “In Bloom” by Nirvana
When Nirvana released Bleach in 1989, the Seattle band noticed a change in their audience. The underground shows were soon populated with “jocks and shallow mainstream types,” according to biographer...
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“He’s Crying and He Needed To”: The Touching Song That Helped Paul McCartney...
In 1981, Carl Perkins wrote a song from the heart that inadvertently helped Paul McCartney process John Lennon's death. The post “He’s Crying and He Needed To”: The Touching Song That Helped Paul...
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The Final Collaboration Waylon Jennings Had With Friend and Bandmate Buddy...
"Buddy was the first guy who had confidence in me. Hell, I had as much star quality as an old shoe, but he really liked me and believed in me.” The post The Final Collaboration Waylon Jennings Had With...
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