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The Story and Meaning Behind “Bloody Well Right,” a Biting Track from...
Supertramp very nearly missed out on the chance for rock stardom because of the commercial failure of their first two albums. Luckily, the British rockers broke through in a big way on their third...
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The Beatles Song That Paul McCartney Didn’t Care For—and neither Did John Lennon
It’s been decades since the world’s biggest band broke up, but The Beatles’ famous songwriter and core member Paul McCartney is still going strong. McCartney still speaks fondly about The Beatles’...
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Miranda Lambert Shares the Story Behind “Dammit Randy” and How Her Husband...
Miranda Lambert has shared that her husband, Brendan McLoughlin, is a huge fan of her newest single, “Dammit Randy.” Additionally, he had a hand in making it happen, as well as its rising success....
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Behind the Meaning of “Cowboys Cry Too” by Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan
Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan recently teamed up for a powerful duet, “Cowboys Cry Too.” The duo take on an interesting perspective on vulnerability in the lyrics. Uncover that perspective, below....
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The Rare Beatles Song That Paul McCartney Didn’t Play After a Fight With John...
The 1966 Beatles album Revolver is loaded with incredible songs. One of the most underrated tracks on the album would definitely be “She Said She Said”. It was one of many songs credited to John Lennon...
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Vince Gill’s “Bread and Water” and the Heartbreaking Family Story That...
From his first No. 1 hit that he wrote after a spousal spat to the tragic accident that inspired “Go Rest High on That Mountain,” Vince Gill has often drawn upon his deeply personal life experiences to...
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The Divisive Taylor Swift ‘TTPD’ Lyric That Split Swifties Down the Middle
When it comes to international pop star Taylor Swift, opinions usually fall in a polarizing “love her or hate her” dichotomy. Those who love her believe she can do no wrong, and those in the opposite...
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The Radiohead Song They Wrote in Response To Their Smash Hit “Creep”
The success of Radiohead’s 1992 debut “Creep” transformed the track from a career-defining breakthrough to a career-threatening schtick seemingly overnight, prompting the British alt-rockers to write a...
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This Fleetwood Mac Hit Was Stevie Nicks’ Response to “Go Your Own Way”
After Lindsey Buckingham wrote “Go Your Own Way” about his split from bandmate Stevie Nicks, Nicks did what any musician would do: she wrote another Fleetwood Mac hit in response. In an ironic twist of...
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The Story Behind “Surfin'” by The Beach Boys and How They Used Grocery Money...
For some, surfing is a recreational sport. For others, it’s a way of life. To conquer a wave some 30 feet high as you head out on the Dawn Patrol and find the perfect A-frame, nothing beats ripping...
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The Surprising Black Sabbath Love Song About the “Ultimate Romantic Weekend”
While we don’t often associate heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath with songs about love and romance, these sentimental songs do exist—like the Black Sabbath deep-cut love song they allegedly wrote...
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The Meaning Behind “No One Knows” by Queens of the Stone Age and Whether Josh...
With the help of Dave Grohl, Queens of the Stone Age found mainstream success in 2002 with their breakthrough hit “No One Knows.” The track appears on the band’s third studio album Songs for the Deaf,...
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The Story and Meaning Behind “Mother’s Little Helper,” One of The Rolling...
The Rolling Stones came out of the gate as charismatic performers. Their songwriting development took a little bit longer. But once it did improve, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards were delivering songs...
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The Story and Meaning Behind “Who Wants to Live Forever,” a Queen Power...
Queen never quite followed the expected trajectory of the typical rock band, which is why their career boasts so many unique moments. Case in point: their decision to follow up one of their greatest...
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The Story Behind “Tell Me Something Good” by Rufus and How Astrology Helped...
“Tell Me Something Good” wasn’t just Rufus’ highest-charting single. It was the song that brought national attention to the Chicago-based funk band, and it played a substantial role in eventually...
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The Story Behind “You Belong with Me” by Taylor Swift and How the Events of...
On September 13, 2009, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, Taylor Lautner presented the MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video. It was a strong year for the category, which included...
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The Story Behind “Roll Over Beethoven” by Chuck Berry and How It Was More...
Chuck Berry’s low-slung guitar as he duck-walked across the stage is an iconic image, but the engine that drove his earliest recordings was Johnnie Johnson’s piano. Berry tapped into the teenager’s...
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The Meaning Behind “I’m Goin’ Down” by Bruce Springsteen as ‘Born in the...
For 40 years, Born in the U.S.A. has been the soundtrack of America’s working class. If nothing else, Bruce Springsteen made people feel like someone sees and hears them. In 1984, Springsteen followed...
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The Fraternal Beach Boys Song Dennis Wilson “Wrote” with Charles Manson,...
In 1968, Dennis Wilson first met Charles Manson after picking up two female hitchhikers on the Sunset Strip and invited them back to his home. When Wilson brought his involvement with the Maharishi and...
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Who Is the “Guy” in Post Malone and Luke Combs’ Heartbreaking Anthem? Behind...
Little by little Post Malone takes the country landscape by storm with his forthcoming genre debut F1-Trillion. His newest Luke Combs collab, “Guy For That,” certainly won’t be throwing him off his...
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