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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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Timeless Advice From Oasis on Their Post-Britpop Anthem “Stop Crying Your...
Noel Gallagher borrows from his own songbook with timeless advice on the post-Britpop anthem "Stop Crying Your Heart Out". The post Timeless Advice From Oasis on Their Post-Britpop Anthem “Stop Crying...
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“She Hated It”: The No. 1 Hit Cher Had To Be Begged To Sing (On Hands and Knees)
Cher once had to be heavily persuaded and (arguably) bribed to sing her 1989 no. 1 hit, "If I Could Turn Back Time". The post “She Hated It”: The No. 1 Hit Cher Had To Be Begged To Sing (On Hands and...
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“Whatever That Means”: How John Fogerty Used a Popular Trend To Write “Bad...
John Fogerty had multiple inspirations for his classic track, "Bad Moon Rising," including 1960s trends, 1940s film, and 1930s blues. The post “Whatever That Means”: How John Fogerty Used a Popular...
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The Story and Meaning Behind the Sweet’s Glam Pop Smash “Little Willy”
The Sweet delivered an intriguing mix of glam rock and fun pop; check out the story and meaning behind "Little Willy", their first US smash. The post The Story and Meaning Behind the Sweet’s Glam Pop...
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The Story Behind Julian Lennon’s 1985 Hit “Too Late For Goodbyes” and Why it...
"Initially it was about a girl, a relationship. Then it was a few other friends in the room and I was bouncing ideas back and forth." The post The Story Behind Julian Lennon’s 1985 Hit “Too Late For...
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The Only Song ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’ Star Sissy Spacek Wrote with Loretta Lynn
"Music is my thing," said Spacek. "In fact, that’s what I wanted to do. I thought of myself as a musician. I had never thought about acting." The post The Only Song ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’ Star Sissy...
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Yacht Rock Essentials: Exile’s Massive Hybrid Hit “Kiss You All Over”
Yacht rockers occasionally had to change it up. Exile added touches of disco and soul to "Kiss You All Over" and topped the charts. The post Yacht Rock Essentials: Exile’s Massive Hybrid Hit “Kiss You...
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Plagiarism or Homage? How Chuck Berry Inspired the Beach Boys’ Biggest Hit
While the Beach Boys see "Surfin' U.S.A" as an homage to Berry, there is an argument to be made for plagiarism. Learn more about this sticky songwriting situation, below. The post Plagiarism or Homage?...
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The George Harrison Comment That Inadvertently Inspired One of Paul...
Learn more about how Harrison inadvertently helped McCartney write "Band on the Run" while in legal discussions about their breakup, below. The post The George Harrison Comment That Inadvertently...
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What Was the Last US Top 40 Hit by Loverboy?
Loverboy stood tall among Canadian pop bands in the 80s, and the somewhat forgotten song "Notorious" ended their run of Top 40 brilliance. The post What Was the Last US Top 40 Hit by Loverboy? appeared...
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The Song Actor Steve Martin Wrote Then Convinced Paul McCartney to Sing After...
After Martin sent a “modest” demo of the song recorded on his phone to McCartney’s assistant, he didn’t get a response for a month. The post The Song Actor Steve Martin Wrote Then Convinced Paul...
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Revenge of the 90s: The Story and Meaning Behind “Counting Blue Cars” by...
Dishwalla ended up with one big hit, and it's a good thing that "Counting Blue Cars" made such an impact in the 90s. The post Revenge of the 90s: The Story and Meaning Behind “Counting Blue Cars” by...
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What Was Fleetwood Mac’s First U.S. Top-40 Single?
They went seven years without sniffing an American hit, even as they thrived on the charts in their native United Kingdom. That was followed by a stretch where just about everything they threw out...
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Paul McCartney Picks Desert Island Beatles Song (And the Deep Cut He’d Put as...
Paul McCartney picks out his "desert island" Beatles song and adds a particularly wacky B-side to the mix, too. The post Paul McCartney Picks Desert Island Beatles Song (And the Deep Cut He’d Put as...
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The Future Doors Classic That Convinced the Band To Play With Jim Morrison
The Doors weren't sure about Jim Morrison at first, but the lyrics to their future classic track managed to convince them. The post The Future Doors Classic That Convinced the Band To Play With Jim...
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The Iconic Merle Haggard Song He Wished He Hadn’t Written, Claiming It Set...
This Merle Haggard song has become synonymous with his entire career, but he often said he regretted ever writing it. The post The Iconic Merle Haggard Song He Wished He Hadn’t Written, Claiming It Set...
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How Sinéad O’Connor and Willie Nelson Ended Up Duetting on the Peter Gabriel...
Gabriel's lyrics became more layered in imagery from the Depression and Dust Bowl eras and the impact of unemployment on families. The post How Sinéad O’Connor and Willie Nelson Ended Up Duetting on...
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“You Are So Beautiful”: The Meaning Behind Joe Cocker’s Simple and Touching Gem
Joe Cocker was looking for a boost in his solo career, and "You Are So Beautiful" came along and became a signature hit. The post “You Are So Beautiful”: The Meaning Behind Joe Cocker’s Simple and...
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If Don McLean Wanted “American Pie” To Insult These Iconic Songwriters, He...
Don McLean said if he wanted to subtly insult these iconic songwriters in "American Pie," he "would have said their names." The post If Don McLean Wanted “American Pie” To Insult These Iconic...
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What Was the First US Top 40 Hit by Rush?
Legendary rock outfit Rush hit the US Top 40 for the first and, unfortunately, last time with the song "New World Man". The post What Was the First US Top 40 Hit by Rush? appeared first on American...
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The Bob Dylan Debut Track That Described His First Under-The-Table New York...
Bob Dylan performed his first major gig in New York City on April 11, 1961, and included the experience on his 1962 debut album. The post The Bob Dylan Debut Track That Described His First...
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This Hank Williams Classic Was One of the Fastest (And Last) Songs He Ever...
This Hank Williams classic is one of the fastest (and last) songs he ever recorded, becoming a posthumous staple of his career. The post This Hank Williams Classic Was One of the Fastest (And Last)...
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Robert Plant Said He’d “Break Out in Hives” if He Had To Sing This Led...
Not all that glitters is gold, a lesson Robert Plant learned in real-time with this Led Zeppelin classic from 1971. The post Robert Plant Said He’d “Break Out in Hives” if He Had To Sing This Led...
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