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Kris Kristofferson Tells the Story Behind the First “Whole Song” He Ever...
It was 1947 when Kris Kristofferson wrote his first full song. At just 11 years old, Kristofferson was already a natural-born scribe of heartbreak. “I Hate Your Ugly Face” was soaked in heartache,...
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Behind the Meaning of “Play It Again” by Luke Bryan
Luke Bryan has no shortage of fun-loving, romantic anthems. One of our personal favorites is “Play It Again.” Check out the meaning behind this country hit, below. [RELATED: Luke Bryan Admits the...
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The Meaning Behind “The Emperor’s New Clothes” by Sinéad O’Connor and the...
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame recently nominated Sinéad O’Connor for potential induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of the 2024 class. It’s bittersweet considering her death this past...
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The Meaning Behind (the Tender Ballad!) “So Tired” by Ozzy Osbourne
Can Ozzy Osbourne double up in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? The legendary frontman has already been enshrined for his work with the heavy metal standard-bearers Black Sabbath. Thanks to the 2024...
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The Meaning Behind “Smooth Operator” by Sade and Why It Remains One of Their...
Fans of sophisticated pop music everywhere were likely rejoicing when they heard that Sade has been nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The British band fronted by the unforgettable singer...
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The Meaning Behind “I Left My Wallet in El Segundo” by A Tribe Called Quest
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame continues to dip into the classic era of hip-hop with its nominations. This year, A Tribe Called Quest received a nom. They’ve enjoyed a prolific, impressive career as...
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Who Wore It Better? Comparing 4 Versions of Michael McDonald and Kenny...
Out of all the best-known songwriters from the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, few had a run as interesting and successful as Kenny Loggins. Upon the breakup of Loggins & Messina, he managed to reinvent...
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The Meaning Behind “Dial Drunk” by Noah Kahan and Why His Songs Have...
Noah Kahan holds a unique place in pop culture. On the one hand, his rise from TikTok to the Grammys is a current time stamp, but he has the goods to outlast the memetic careers of other social media...
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The Meaning Behind “Martha My Dear” by The Beatles and the Canine that...
The Beatles catalog contains so much amazing material that it’s easy for individual songs to get lost in the shuffle. Then, when you hear one of those somewhat unsung songs, you’re often floored by its...
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The Meaning Behind “Mr. Soul” by Buffalo Springfield and the “Trick of...
Dealing with newfound fame can’t help but be a disconcerting experience. Suddenly, you’re encountering people who you don’t know, yet they’re treating you like they know you. And in a way, they do,...
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The Meaning Behind “Overkill” by Men at Work and How Worries About the Band’s...
The British New Wave hit the American charts hard in the first half of the ’80s. But it’s likely that many of the Brits held a little bit of envy in their hearts for the Australian invaders Men at...
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The Meaning Behind “Waiting on a Friend” by The Rolling Stones and Why It...
“Waiting on a Friend” suggests in touching fashion that the reliability of friendship is far preferable to the instability of romance. In typically counterintuitive Rolling Stones fashion, the band...
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Behind the Meaning of Michael Jackson’s “Earth Song”
“Earth Song” remains one of Michael Jackson‘s most powerful stances. The singer didn’t pull any punches when it came to this rousing anthem. Check out the meaning behind this Jackson staple, below....
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Behind the Song that Launched Dolly Parton to Stardom at 13 Years Old, “Puppy...
Dolly Parton hosted the CBS special Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala that premiered Wednesday, February 21, and the country legend appropriately kicked off the doggy-themed presentation with a performance of a...
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The Story Behind “California Girls” by The Beach Boys and Why It Was Brian...
When Brian Wilson decided to stop touring with The Beach Boys, he dedicated more time to recording. Using the studio as an instrument became Wilson’s primary goal. Glen Campbell had replaced Wilson on...
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The Story Behind “When I Come Around” by Green Day and How It Sparked the...
Before Dookie was released by Warner Bros.’ Reprise Records label in 1994, Green Day had made big waves in the underground scene with their two Lookout Records releases. “Longview” was chosen as the...
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The Meaning Behind “Be Sweet” by Japanese Breakfast and Why the Album...
Author, indie musician, and foodie Michelle Zauner named Japanese Breakfast’s joyful third album Jubilee following years of intense sorrow, as documented in her 2021 New York Times bestselling memoir,...
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The Meaning Behind a Song Made for the ’80s, “The Glamorous Life” by Sheila E.
There aren’t many songs that typify the 1980s more than Sheila E.’s “The Glamorous Life.” It was written and co-produced by Prince. It was reportedly inspired by Prince’s co-star in Purple Rain,...
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Behind the Meaning of the Crooked Nursery Rhyme “There Was a Crooked Man”
The thing about human beings is that we’re all flawed. No one is perfect, no one is infallible. We are all in this thing called life together not as finished products but as learning, seeking beings...
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Behind the Meaning of the Song That Inspired George Harrison, “Something in...
We all have that one person that brings a sense of comfort to us. That feeling is so universal that one of James Taylor‘s signature songs was written about that idea. Check out the meaning behind...
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