Clik here to view.
Artist’s Remorse: Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s Regret Over ‘Love Beach’
The late ’70s were a transitional period for rock bands in general, and progressive rock in particular was going out of fashion. In 1978, some of the most accomplished prog bands were moving in a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Behind the Meaning of Katy Perry’s Celebrity-Inspired “I Kissed A Girl”
Katy Perry‘s “I Kissed A Girl” epitomized her musical style in the late ’00s: sexually charged and tongue-in-cheek. Even today, years later, we’d still count it amongst her biggest hits ever. We all...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Meaning Behind “No More Drama” by Mary J. Blige and How It Was Influenced...
Great songwriters can get inside the head and heart of the artists for whom they’re writing. And great artists can take songs from any writers and make those songs their own. When it all comes together...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Inspiration Behind “Don’t Worry Baby” by The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys had their earliest success singing about surfing, girls, and cars. They evolved into much more as Brian Wilson began experimenting with using the recording studio as an instrument and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Self-Sabotage Story Behind “Pop Singer” by John Cougar Mellencamp
The music industry may have viewed “Pop Singer” as a career suicide note, but John Cougar Mellencamp was declaring his desire to be viewed as more than a commodity selling units for a corporation. Of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Story Behind the Most-Streamed Beatles Song, “Here Comes the Sun”
George Harrison quit The Beatles on January 10, 1969. He was persuaded to rejoin the band after just a few days but faced other obstacles soon after. He had his tonsils removed just a week after the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Meaning Behind “I Don’t Wanna Cry” by Mariah Carey and Why It’s the Most...
Mariah Carey recently earned her first nomination to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Her immense talent obviously has a lot to do with it. But she has also thrived because she stood firm to her beliefs...
View ArticleClik here to view.
‘Tribal Rights of the New Saturday Night’: The Story Behind “How Deep Is Your...
Producer Robert Stigwood struck a deal with Paramount Pictures to release a movie based on a New York magazine article called Tribal Rights of the New Saturday Night. They devised a plan to pack the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Meaning Behind “The Beat Goes On” by Sonny & Cher and Why It Stands as a...
Cher has finally earned a nomination into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and it’s a well-deserved nod. Let’s set aside for a moment her decades-spanning solo career. Go back to the ’60s, and you’ll...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Meaning Behind “Champagne Supernova” by Oasis and Why Its Emotional...
Oasis is eligible for the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and perfect to form, Liam Gallagher said, “It’s all a load of bollox.” At their height, Oasis was one of the best rock bands on the planet,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Story Behind KISS’ 1979 Disco-Rock Hit That Gene Simmons Still Hates, “I...
Released on KISS’ seventh album, Dynasty, the disco-rock hybrid “I Was Made For Lovin’ You” entered the top five in several countries, and remains one of the band’s biggest hits. The song, according to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Meaning Behind “Padam Padam” by Kylie Minogue and How It Bridged a...
Kylie Minogue’s “Padam Padam” became a surprise summer hit in 2023. The lead single from her 16th studio album, Tension, became not only a multi-generational touchstone through social media and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Meaning Behind “The Space Between” by the Dave Matthews Band and How a...
The Dave Matthews Band are back in the running for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame following their 2024 nomination. Their first came back in 2020, when they actually won the Fan Vote but still didn’t...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Meaning Behind Pavement’s “Gold Soundz” and the Distribution Friction...
“Gold Soundz” is one of those songs that like a fine wine has grown in value with age. While art never changes, when time passes and its immediate surroundings dissipate, what remains in this new light...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Behind the Heartbreaking Song of Divorce “It Ain’t Over ’til It’s Over” by...
Heartbreak. It’s something every human being must go through during their lifetime. Even the sexy rock gods like Lenny Kravtiz have to endure its difficulty, its gut-wrenching realities. As evidenced...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Meaning Behind “Strutter” by KISS and How a Parrot Named Stanley Inspired...
Today (February 18) marks the 50th anniversary of KISS’s self-titled debut album. Released on Casablanca Records in 1974, Kiss wasn’t a smashing success out of the gate. But it slowly became a glam...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Story and Meaning Behind Bruce Springsteen’s “Jungleland”
“Jungleland” is the album-closing track of Bruce Springsteen’s career-making third LP Born to Run. The album features three of Springsteen’s most iconic songs: the title track, “Thunder Road,” and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Meaning Behind “Dirty Looks” by Lainey Wilson—and the Underdog...
Lainey Wilson is having a good year. Her blockbuster Bell Bottom Country recently won the 2024 Grammy Award for Best Country Album, and she’s performing at the upcoming People’s Choice Awards on...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Meaning Behind “Say You, Say Me” by Lionel Richie and How It Came to Be...
In a 1986 interview with The New York Times, singer/songwriter Lionel Richie said, “The majority of the world my music reaches is in turmoil.” He talked about a world at war and apartheid in South...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Story and Meaning Behind “Let Love Rule” by Lenny Kravitz
Every once in a while, an iconic artist arrives on the scene with a debut single that’s so potent that it holds up as one of their most memorable tracks, even after years of other hits. Lenny Kravitz...
View Article