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The Hidden Feature In “A Day in the Life” That Didn’t Make the American Album...
If you've never heard the hidden feature in the Beatles' "A Day in the Life," you probably have an American pressing. Or you're not a dog. The post The Hidden Feature In “A Day in the Life” That Didn’t...
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Primitive Radio Gods’ Bizarrely Affecting DIY Hit, “Standing Outside A Broken...
"Standing Outside A Broken Phone Booth With Money In My Hand" is a mouthful of a title, but the song gave Primitive Radio Gods a 90s classic. The post Primitive Radio Gods’ Bizarrely Affecting DIY Hit,...
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The Brutally Honest Maren Morris ‘Dreamsicle’ Track She Calls “A Cry for the...
Maren Morris explores new identity, sexuality, musical styles, and brutally honest takes on dating in her fourth album, 'Dreamsicle.' The post The Brutally Honest Maren Morris ‘Dreamsicle’ Track She...
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How Donovan’s Folk-Rock Hit “Hurdy Gurdy Man” Helped Form One of the Greatest...
Did Donovan's "Hurdy Gurdy Man" really help create one of the greatest heavy rock bands of all time? That depends on who you ask. The post How Donovan’s Folk-Rock Hit “Hurdy Gurdy Man” Helped Form One...
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The Early Eagles Song Written By Jack Tempchin That Glenn Frey Never Got...
"I liked it, but it was just my new song," said Tempchin. "I didn't think it was going to be a hit. I didn't think it had a hook." The post The Early Eagles Song Written By Jack Tempchin That Glenn...
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Why Willie Nelson Was Never Credited for Writing “Family Bible” and How it...
The song was inspired by Nelson's grandmother, Nancy Elizabeth Smothers, who read from the Bible and would often sing the Christian hymn "Rock of Ages" after dinner. The post Why Willie Nelson Was...
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The Story and Meaning Behind Cat Stevens’ Pop Standard, “The First Cut Is the...
Cat Stevens sold "The First Cut Is The Deepest" on the cheap not long after writing it. Little did he knew what a standard it would become. The post The Story and Meaning Behind Cat Stevens’ Pop...
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Yacht Rock Essentials: “Bluer Than Blue”, a Career-Defining Heartbreaker by...
Michael Johnson's career took many twists before his first hit single. That came in 1978 with the yacht rock-tinged weeper "Bluer Than Blue". The post Yacht Rock Essentials: “Bluer Than Blue”, a...
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The 5 a.m. Wake Up Call That Led to Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard’s Biggest...
Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard's biggest hit came from an impromptu recording session at 5 a.m., post-10-day-cayenne juice cleanse. The post The 5 a.m. Wake Up Call That Led to Willie Nelson and Merle...
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British Duo Wet Leg Turns an Ex’s “Wet Dream” Into a Dance-Punk Anthem
Wet Leg's dance-punk anthem "Wet Dream" has many high-profile fans, including Harry Styles and Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl. The post British Duo Wet Leg Turns an Ex’s “Wet Dream” Into a Dance-Punk Anthem...
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The Scathing Song That Connects Led Zeppelin, Jack White, Beyoncé, and Malcolm X
What do Led Zeppelin, Jack White, Beyoncé, and Malcolm X have all in common? One iconic and scathing song from 2016. The post The Scathing Song That Connects Led Zeppelin, Jack White, Beyoncé, and...
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The Story and Meaning Behind “It’s Raining Again”, Supertramp’s Last Big Hit...
Supertramp were coming apart at the seams in 1982. But they put that aside to deliver one more huge hit with "It's Raining Again". The post The Story and Meaning Behind “It’s Raining Again”,...
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The Story Behind the “Big Love Song” Barbra Streisand Wrote for Her Duet with...
“The first time I saw Kris performing at the Troubadour club in L.A. I knew he was something special,” said Barbra Streisand. The post The Story Behind the “Big Love Song” Barbra Streisand Wrote for...
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Linda Ronstadt Covered the Rolling Stones So Well, the Band Said She...
Linda Ronstadt performed this Rolling Stones cover so well, the British rock 'n' rollers regularly praised her rendition on and off-stage. The post Linda Ronstadt Covered the Rolling Stones So Well,...
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The Story Behind “Something So Strong”, a Gleaming Pop Gem by Crowded House
Neil Finn wrote "Something So Strong" before he had a band to play it. Then along came Crowded House to turn it into a huge hit. The post The Story Behind “Something So Strong”, a Gleaming Pop Gem by...
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What Was the First US Top 40 Single by Hall & Oates?
The first big hit single by Hall & Oates arrived four albums into their career. And even then, the song almost missed out on its chance. The post What Was the First US Top 40 Single by Hall &...
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What Was Steve Winwood’s Last US Top 40 Hit?
Steve Winwood scored the last hit of his solo career in 1970. He joined up with an old friend and bandmate to get it done. The post What Was Steve Winwood’s Last US Top 40 Hit? appeared first on...
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John Lennon Meant Well With This 1972 Song, but Should He Really Have Written...
In 1972, John Lennon and Yoko Ono released a song in an attempt to make a feminist statement, but the controversial title overshadows that. The post John Lennon Meant Well With This 1972 Song, but...
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The Meaning Behind “Spike Island” by Pulp and How Jarvis Cocker Remembers the...
Pulp returns with the new single "Spike Island" and Jarvis Cocker reflects on Britpop, nostalgia, and the 1990s. The post The Meaning Behind “Spike Island” by Pulp and How Jarvis Cocker Remembers the...
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The 1991 INXS Single Featuring Keith Urban Singing Alongside Michael Hutchence
"I was dragged in next to Michael Hutchence to do backing vocals. ... It was surreal.” The post The 1991 INXS Single Featuring Keith Urban Singing Alongside Michael Hutchence appeared first on American...
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