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The Meaning Behind “All Apologies” by Nirvana, Kurt Cobain’s Final Single
“All Apologies” was the final Nirvana single before Kurt Cobain’s death by suicide in 1994. Nirvana released the song as a double A-side with “Rape Me.” And it’s tempting to impart some sort of...
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The Dolly Parton Song Tina Turner Recorded for Her 1974 Country Album,...
"I love Tina Turner," said Parton. "I did not know she was ill, or as ill as she was, and I wanted her to sing on my rock and roll album." The post The Dolly Parton Song Tina Turner Recorded for Her...
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The Song John Lennon Was Working On the Day He Died
Many questions have been asked about Lennon's death, but we're here to pose one more: What song was he working on the day he was murdered? The post The Song John Lennon Was Working On the Day He Died...
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The Bittersweet Song Vince Gill Wrote About a Friend Who Committed Murder,...
"It's a story song that talks about redemption and has a spiritual side to it, even as dark as it is." The post The Bittersweet Song Vince Gill Wrote About a Friend Who Committed Murder, and How Merle...
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The Story Behind “Just Dropped In”—the Trippy First Edition Hit That...
Kenny Rogers became one of the most successful country crossover artists of all time, in large part due to his ability to deliver affecting story songs and sensitive ballads. But the first time most...
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Revenge of the ’90s: The Story and Meaning Behind “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,”...
Most people think of the ‘90s era in rock music as one that was dominated by grunge, and that’s certainly true to an extent. But there were several bands that were able to make their mark via the more...
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“Crazy Love,” a Slow Curveball From Country Rockers Poco
Poco was a band that was known for being on the forefront of the country rock hybrid genre throughout the early part of the ‘70s. A lineup change and some songwriting inspiration from a somewhat...
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The John Lennon Hit Cut In One Take, and the Elton John Bet Culminating in...
One of John Lennon's hits, "Whatever Gets You Thru the Night", was perfected quickly. Learn more about the song, below. The post The John Lennon Hit Cut In One Take, and the Elton John Bet Culminating...
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“My Love,” the No. 1 Smash Petula Clark Wasn’t Crazy About
The artist isn’t always the best judge of material. Petula Clark didn’t hear much potential in the song “My Love,” considering it to be on the slight side. Over the years, her opinion on it hasn’t...
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What Was the First U.S. Top-40 Single by Bob Seger?
Bob Seger's first hit single came well before his heyday, and it represented a brasher side of Seger than the contemplative, wistful side for which he became known. Here’s a look back at the first time...
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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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