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The Story and Meaning Behind “Godzilla,” Blue Öyster Cult’s Monstrous Rock...
The song title “Godzilla” might lead some to expect lyrics that use the title as a metaphor for some sort of destructive element. Blue Öyster Cult didn’t have anything of the sort in mind. Instead, the...
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The Time Marianne Faithfull Recorded With Metallica
When Marianne Faithfull died on January 30, some of rock’s biggest names paid tribute. Metallica’s drummer, Lars Ulrich, added to his band’s social media, “And the biggest Thank You and F--k Yeah for...
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The No. 1 Song Bruce Springsteen Incidentally Wrote, and the Single Lyric...
Did you know that Bruce Springsteen's only No. 1 hit was covered by the British rock group, Manfred Mann's Earth Band? The post The No. 1 Song Bruce Springsteen Incidentally Wrote, and the Single Lyric...
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The Story and Meaning Behind “Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes),” a ’70s...
“Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes)” is quite the creation. There’s a little bit of rock, R&B, bubblegum, and baroque pop in its DNA. With that kind of coverage, it’s no wonder it was a huge hit...
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The Story and Meaning Behind “Right Back Where We Started From,” the...
Most artists need to scratch and claw for their big breakthrough. Maxine Nightingale had one served up to her, and even then, she wasn’t sure if it was the right vehicle to maximize her talents....
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Yacht Rock Essentials: “I Like Dreamin’,” Kenny Nolan’s Reverie-Filled...
“I Like Dreamin’” put Kenny Nolan on the map as an artist in his own right, although that wasn’t something that appealed all that much to him (which is part of the reason there weren’t a ton of...
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It Came From the British Invasion: “Gimme Some Lovin’,” The Spencer Davis...
Music trivia enthusiasts know The Spencer Davis Group was the band that helped launch Steve Winwood into the stratosphere as one of the most influential and impactful musicians in the rock era. But the...
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“I Picked the Wrong Guy”: The Mistake John Lennon Realized He Made When...
John Lennon later realized he had misinterpreted the Lewis Carroll poem that inspired the 1967 Beatles track “I Am the Walrus.” The post “I Picked the Wrong Guy”: The Mistake John Lennon Realized He...
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The Guitar Riff That the Doors, KISS, and Pearl Jam All Have in Common
What do the Doors, KISS, and Pearl Jam all have in common? A distinctive guitar riff originating with Robby Krieger in 1968. The post The Guitar Riff That the Doors, KISS, and Pearl Jam All Have in...
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From Bach to “Blackbird”: The Baroque Composition We Have To Thank for This...
We explore the 18th-century Bach composition that inspired Paul McCartney to write the 1968 Beatles classic, "Blackbird." The post From Bach to “Blackbird”: The Baroque Composition We Have To Thank for...
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The Meaning Behind “Abracadabra,” Lady Gaga’s Anthem of Resilience
Lady Gaga debuted her new single “Abracadabra” during the 2025 GRAMMY Awards. Taken from her eighth studio album, Mayhem, the anthem is classic Gaga built upon the theatrical dance-pop and...
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What Was Prince’s First U.S. Top-40 Hit?
There was a single that hit big for Prince in the late ‘70s, a killer confection that seemed to be his way of hinting at what was to come in the decade that followed. Here’s the story of how his...
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The Meaning Behind U2’s “Even Better Than the Real Thing”
U2 was bogged down by internal conflict. Uncertain over their creative direction, the band struggled and risked breaking up entirely. Instead of quitting, they persevered and made another masterpiece,...
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How a Random Beach Sign Inspired George Harrison’s Last Single “Any Road” and...
"It was almost as if my dad had the whole thing mapped out and we were just these lab rats trying to find our way through the maze that hadn't quite been finished yet," said Dhani Harrison. The post...
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From a Maid to a Riverboat: The Origins of the Creedence Clearwater Revival...
"Proud Mary" has been covered over 100 times since its release in 1969, but do you know where the Creedence Clearwater Revival hit came from? The post From a Maid to a Riverboat: The Origins of the...
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The Meaning Behind “What You Waiting For?” by Gwen Stefani and Her Answer to...
Love Angel Music Baby was a hit and transformed Gwen Stefani into a pop culture icon. But it wasn’t easy to get there. First, she’d have to overcome self-doubt. “What You Waiting For?” and its titular...
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The 12-Year Journey of the Song Johnny Cash Covered by His Ex-Stepson-in-Law...
"It really is a good song," said Nick Lowe, "and the fact that he dug it so much is something to be really proud of." The post The 12-Year Journey of the Song Johnny Cash Covered by His...
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How Frank Sinatra Inspired His Daughter Nancy Sinatra’s Biggest Hit
Fifty-nine years ago today, Nancy Sinatra landed her first No. 1 with "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" inspired by her dad Frank Sinatra The post How Frank Sinatra Inspired His Daughter Nancy...
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Just a Song Before We Go: What Was Joe Walsh’s Last U.S. Top-40 Hit?
Joe Walsh has occasionally stepped out as a solo act, with a catalog that includes a couple of songs that are right at home on any playlist of the most-played classic rock tracks. His last Top-40 hit...
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The Early Hit Dolly Parton Wrote with Her Uncle Bill, Later Covered by Kris...
"To have it recognized in that way by all of those established songwriters was a huge confidence builder for both of us.” The post The Early Hit Dolly Parton Wrote with Her Uncle Bill, Later Covered by...
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