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The Meaning Behind “Junior’s Farm” by Paul McCartney and Wings and How a...
In 1974, Paul McCartney and Wings released the standalone single “Junior’s Farm,” a hit song inspired by his surroundings far away from the spotlight. Under intense scrutiny, McCartney faced...
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Behind the Meaning of “Birds of a Feather” by Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish‘s “Birds of a Feather” (stylized in all capitals) is slated to be her next hit. The insatiably catchy song has been making the rounds online, taking one of the top spots in Eilish‘s...
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The Story Behind “Mexican Radio” by Wall of Voodoo and How a Nascent MTV...
Would Wall of Voodoo have ever reached the charts with a hit single if not for its memorable music video? We’ll never know, but their signature song “Mexican Radio”—released in 1982— was just the sort...
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The Early Grateful Dead Song Jerry Garcia Said They “Failed”
“People who like the Grateful Dead are like people who like licorice,” said Jerry Garcia. “Not everybody likes licorice, but the people who like licorice really like licorice.” Along with recognizing...
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Behind the Meaning of Niall Horan’s “Never Grow Up”
Niall Horan‘s latest album, The Show, speaks to his talent as a songwriter. The tracklist is rife with relatable, emotionally effecting songs. One of the most touching songs on the album is “Never Grow...
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Feedback Before Hendrix: The Story Behind “Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere” by The Who
Noel Gallagher of Oasis called The Who the greatest singles band of all time. This is a hard point to argue, especially in the UK, where they placed 13 songs in the Top 10. In the U.S., the band became...
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The Meaning Behind “Radio Head” by Talking Heads and How It Compelled a Band...
Radiohead took their name from a Talking Heads song. It’s track six on their 1986 album True Stories, composed for David Byrne’s comedy film of the same name. Band names are essential, though it’s...
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The Intricate Musical Motifs and Songwriting Tricks that Enhance “Things We...
Context is an essential factor in art. Rarely will a song “reach” you the first time you hear it. Of course, every once in a while, a song grabs you immediately. More often, the first time you hear a...
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The Story Behind “Wendy” by The Beach Boys and How It Was Brian Wilson’s...
A continuing theme throughout Brian Wilson’s career has been family. Comprised of three brothers, a cousin, and a high school classmate, The Beach Boys rocketed to stardom in the early ’60s by singing...
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Behind the Meaning of “Grease” by Lainey Wilson
Lainey Wilson‘s “Grease” is one of her most anthemic songs to date. It seems to be Wilson firing at all cylinders. Uncover the meaning behind this suggestive song, below. [RELATED: Lainey Wilson...
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The Story Behind “Anybody Seen My Baby?” by The Rolling Stones and Why k.d....
Songwriting credit can be a tricky thing. In its simplest form, if you write a song, you are entitled to compensation in three ways: mechanical (the sale of a recording of your song), performance (the...
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The Story Behind Waylon Jennings’ First Single “Jole Blon” and How His Friend...
When Waylon Jennings landed in Lubbock, Texas in the early 1950s, he started working as a DJ at the radio station KLLL and became quick friends with Buddy Holly. The two had first met years earlier at...
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The Story and Meaning Behind “Lady Madonna,” The Beatles’ Ode to Mothers...
After enjoying one of the most colossally fantastic single years of recording any artist could imagine in 1967, would The Beatles have anything left in the tank for ’68? Well, if they had any doubters,...
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The Meaning Behind “The End” by Halsey and How They Are “Lucky to Be Alive”
This week, Halsey revealed a new song, a forthcoming studio album, and a medical diagnosis. “The End,” a vulnerable acoustic ballad, arrived June 4. Halsey, 29, said they were diagnosed in 2022 with...
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The Story and Meaning Behind “Galveston,” Glen Campbell’s Masterful...
Anti-war song or homesick, lovesick lament? Or a little of both? Those are the questions surrounding “Galveston,” the classic track laid down by Glen Campbell in 1969. The song gets claimed by country...
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Behind the Meaning of Sabrina Carpenter’s “Please Please Please”
Sabrina Carpenter followed the success of her summer anthem “Espresso” with an equally as enticing mid-tempo track titled, “Please Please Please.” Ever irreverent, Carpenter lets her humor take a front...
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Blue Collar, Country Roots, and the Meaning Behind Eric Church’s Debut Single...
Before breaking out with his solo debut Sinners Like Me in 2006, Eric Church was warming up, writing songs for country artists Terri Clark (“The World Needs a Drink”) and “Whiskey Wings” for Dean...
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The Clear Message and Cryptic References in Pixies’ First Hit “Monkey Gone to...
As the lead single from Pixies’ second album Doolittle (1989), “Monkey Gone to Heaven” was the first song many people had heard from the Boston-based alternative rock band. It still stands as one of...
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The Story and Meaning Behind “I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do)” by Hall &...
Daryl Hall and John Oates clearly aren’t on the best of terms these days, which is too bad considering all the success they’ve enjoyed together. We’re focusing on the positive today, looking back at “I...
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The Story and Meaning Behind “Junk,” a Paul McCartney Leftover with Staying...
In his haste to release his debut solo album, Paul McCartney needed to utilize some material that was already somewhat tested. One of those songs, the lushly melodic “Junk,” turned out to be one of the...
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