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“Gonna Be Your Ass and Your Fault”: Dolly Parton’s Love Story Included the...
Dolly Parton's more than 60-year love story with her husband Carl Dean actually held the inspiration for "Jolene." The post “Gonna Be Your Ass and Your Fault”: Dolly Parton’s Love Story Included the...
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What Was the Last U.S. Top-40 Hit by Tom Jones?
Tom Jones has proven time and again how a non-writing artist can put their stamp of identity on anything they record. His ability to interpret a wide range of material, from lighthearted pop songs to...
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Stephen Stills, Graham Nash Recall CSN Covering Beatles’ “Blackbird” (And...
Stephen Stills and Graham Nash recall making the decision to have CSN cover the iconic Beatles track, "Blackbird," in 1969. The post Stephen Stills, Graham Nash Recall CSN Covering Beatles’ “Blackbird”...
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Behind the Meaning of Dolly Parton’s Reminiscent Track, “I Remember”
This reminiscent track will be a comfort to anyone. Uncover the meaning behind Dolly Parton's "I Remember," below. The post Behind the Meaning of Dolly Parton’s Reminiscent Track, “I Remember” appeared...
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The Co-Credited Song John Lennon Said Paul McCartney Didn’t Actually Work On
Throughout the Beatles tenure, Paul McCartney and John Lennon racked up quite the songwriting catalog. The post The Co-Credited Song John Lennon Said Paul McCartney Didn’t Actually Work On appeared...
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The “Charming” Stevie Nicks Song That Lindsey Buckingham Absolutely Adored
There is one Stevie Nicks song that Lindsey Buckingham adored. Learn more about which song he expressed his love for. The post The “Charming” Stevie Nicks Song That Lindsey Buckingham Absolutely Adored...
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Paul McCartney Surprised Us With His Pick for Most Philosophical Beatles Song...
Paul McCartney shared his pick for the most philosophical Beatles song in 1967, and we have to admit, his answer surprised us. The post Paul McCartney Surprised Us With His Pick for Most Philosophical...
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The Meaning Behind “Kite” by U2 and How Bono Found His Voice Through Profound...
Bono took his daughters out to fly a kite on a beach in Killiney, Ireland. But it crashed into the sand. Staring at the scene, one of his daughters said, “Daddy, can we go home and play with the...
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The Story Behind the Toto Power Ballad From 1982, Featuring the Eagles’...
The 'Toto IV' single wen to No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was the band's first song to top the Adult Contemporary chart. The post The Story Behind the Toto Power Ballad From 1982, Featuring the...
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“Its Righteous Home”: The Bruce Springsteen Song He Wanted On A “Perverse”...
Bruce Springsteen once said he believed a hidden track on his 2010 compilation album always belonged in a "perverse" David Lynch scene. The post “Its Righteous Home”: The Bruce Springsteen Song He...
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The Meaning Behind “Goodbye to Romance” by Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne's song “Goodbye to Romance” shows the tender side of a vulnerable artist with a Beatles-like instinct for melody. It follows “Crazy Train” on his solo debut Blizzard of Ozz (1980), and...
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“I Was So Disappointed by It”: The Beatles Masterpiece John Lennon Thought...
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Bruce Springsteen Wrote This Song for Elvis, but Elvis Died Before He Ever...
In the late 1970s, Bruce Springsteen wrote a song with Elvis Presley in mind. Sadly, the King of Rock 'n' Roll died before he got the demo. The post Bruce Springsteen Wrote This Song for Elvis, but...
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The Meaning Behind “Nowhere Man” by The Beatles and How John Lennon Made a...
What do you do if you are John Lennon at the height of Beatlemania and you want to get away from it all? You go home. But peace didn’t last long. The country house gave Lennon refuge, but it also...
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The Story Behind the Song Dolly Parton Wrote in Tribute to Late Husband Carl...
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“Wal-Mart Won’t Put It Out”: The Potty-Mouthed Song Title KISS’ Gene Simmons...
KISS bassist Gene Simmons had to be convinced not to include this potty-mouthed title on the band's 1992 album, 'Revenge.' The post “Wal-Mart Won’t Put It Out”: The Potty-Mouthed Song Title KISS’ Gene...
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The Story and Meaning Behind “Kiss on My List,” the No. 1 Smash Hall & Oates...
It’s one of the most well-known songs in the Hall & Oates discography. But it was very nearly given away to the song’s co-writer, were it not for some interference from others who suggested the duo...
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The John Lennon Penned Song He Likened to Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone”
Lennon once compared a song he penned to one of Dylan's most famed efforts. Read more on the comparison, below. The post The John Lennon Penned Song He Likened to Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone”...
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Behind the Meaning of Joni Mitchell’s Love Letter to Home, “California”
Joni Mitchell's "California" features on the once-in-a-generation tracklist for 'Blue.' Uncover the meaning behind this song, below. The post Behind the Meaning of Joni Mitchell’s Love Letter to Home,...
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The Story and Meaning Behind “Happy Together,” The Turtles’ Chart-Topping...
From the opening guitar notes, “Happy Together” has all the trimmings of a runaway hit. The Turtles delivered just that when the song was released in 1967, as it was absolutely tailor-made for the year...
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