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The Meaning Behind “Run of the Mill” by George Harrison and How it Addressed...
George Harrison‘s masterpiece All Things Must Pass certainly didn’t skimp on the big hit singles. But what makes this 1970 triple album such a classic are the non-album tracks, which is where Harrison...
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The Meaning Behind “Water” by Tyla and the Social Media Dance Craze that Made...
Tyla’s “Water” is the first single from her self-titled debut album, and like many Gen Z stars the South African singer found a global audience on TikTok. She’s since become the highest-charting...
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The Story Behind the Eagles Song Don Henley Called “Corny”
On the surface, “Earlybird” seems to have perfected the Eagles’ formula. It’s a delightful blend of rock and country flavors that would complement a sunny California day well. Nevertheless, there was...
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Remember When: Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder Topped the Charts with “Ebony...
As two of the biggest stars in the planet, Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder had to know that any collaboration between them would invite major scrutiny. They overcame those worries by keeping it simple...
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The Meaning Behind “The Voice” by The Moody Blues and Why It Initially Was...
Everything about the leadoff track from The Moody Blues’ 1981 comeback album Long Distance Voyager feels commanding. Patrick Moraz’s keyboard solo that opens “The Voice” is so grand and majestic that...
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The Meaning Behind “On the Game” by The Black Keys and Their Epic Ballad with...
Let’s get this out of the way: “On the Game” is The Black Keys’ best song of their career. For their impressive new album Ohio Players, The Black Keys opened their creative door to multiple musicians...
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Behind the Meaning of Katy Perry’s Sobering Song, “Wide Awake”
In 2012, Katy Perry divorced from her then-husband, Russell Brand. Anyone who watched Perry‘s concert movie, Part of Me, will remember the infamous scene when the comedian/actor called it quits with...
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The Meaning Behind “Escapism” by RAYE Ft. 070 Shake and How She Turned...
In 2022, RAYE’s breakout hit “Escapism” went viral on TikTok. It marked a triumphant chapter in the British singer/songwriter’s life, overcoming personal trauma while finding the freedom to release her...
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A Nation In Mourning: The Story Behind “The Warmth of the Sun” by The Beach Boys
On November 22, 1963, the world changed. When shots rang out on Dealey Plaza in Dallas and President John F. Kennedy was killed, the nation went into mourning. Everyone remembers where they were when...
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The Story Behind the Pink Floyd Song That David Gilmour Retired in 2008
On August 26, 2006, David Gilmour and Richard Wright played Pink Floyd‘s “Echoes” one final time. Staged at Gdańsk Shipyard in Gdańsk, Poland, on the final night of Gilmour’s On an Island Tour, the...
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Did Taylor Swift Write a Song About Travis Kelce? All About “The Alchemy”...
Taylor Swift‘s highly-anticipated album The Tortured Poets Department dropped today (April 19), and Swifties are already filling Reddit threads with speculations and theories. One of those speculations...
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The Meaning Behind Taylor Swift’s “thanK you alMee” and “Cassandra” and Why...
Months after first revealing The Tortured Poets Department on the Grammys, the anticipation by fans of Taylor Swift‘s 11th album was ignited by its search for the typical Easter eggs of clues behind...
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The Song John Lennon Wrote to Clear his Conscience
Most layman activists are laser-focused on one idea–one area of life they’d like to change. However, when you are a rich and famous activist, when do you get to put the picket signs down? What worthy...
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When Your Ex Moves in Next Door: The Meaning Behind “Fortnight” by Taylor...
Taylor Swift and Post Malone come together on “Fortnight,” the opening track to her ambitious new album The Tortured Poets Department. The opening track sets the stage for love and torture, which is to...
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Joni Mitchell’s “Little Green” and the Heartbreaking Decision That Inspired It
The intensely emotional story behind Joni Mitchell’s “Little Green,” much like the track itself, was hidden in plain sight for decades. Mitchell tucked the song neatly in the middle of the A-side of...
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Pirates, Parrots, and a Fitting ‘Adios’: Zac Brown Band Officially Release...
Adios, my friend / Anchor where that ocean ends / We’ll pick up where you left off sings Zac Brown on the Band’s tribute to Jimmy Buffett, “Pirates & Parrots.” Also featuring Coral Reefer Band...
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The Story Behind “Can’t You Hear Me Knocking” by The Rolling Stones and the...
The Rolling Stones were recording their album Sticky Fingers at Olympia Studios in London, England. The band often played past the end of a song and in this session the tape rolled on without the band...
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The Song Taylor Swift May Have Regretted—and How She Rewrote It 13 Years Later
Taylor Swift seems to have effortlessly chronicled past romantic relationships throughout her catalog of songs. Exes Taylor Lautner (“Back to December”), Harry Styles (“I Knew You Were Trouble”), and...
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“Nobody’s the Boss of Me”: The Story Behind “Paper in Fire” by John Cougar...
In 2017, John Mellencamp told Men’s Journal, “I used to say, nobody’s the boss of me, not even me. But I’m learning.” The singer has talked about growing up and trying to avoid the anger he witnessed...
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The Buddhism-Inspired Meaning Behind “Saved by Zero” by The Fixx
The Fixx’s moody, atmospheric “Saved by Zero” might have seemed like a strange choice as a lead single for their second album Reach the Beach. Not only does the song lack a big chorus, but the concept...
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