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How Keith Richards’ Clever Guitar Trick Helped Aerosmith Create This Iconic...
We take a deep dive into the clever Keith Richards guitar trick that helped Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry create this iconic riff. The post How Keith Richards’ Clever Guitar Trick Helped Aerosmith...
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The Story and Meaning Behind “Alone Again (Naturally),” Gilbert O’Sullivan’s...
People love to wallow, which explains why songs like "Alone Again (Naturally)," a No. 1 hit by Gilbert O'Sullivan in 1971, garner such attention. It's not enough, of course, to just pile up a laundry...
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The Story and Meaning Behind “(They Long to Be) Close to You,” One of the...
It was a song that had been bouncing around from artist to artist for several years before The Carpenters got a hold of it. Once they did, that was that, as the combination of Richard's smart...
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It Came from the British Invasion: “To Sir With Love,” Lulu’s Signature Hit...
To Sir With Love" provided one of the earliest examples of how the inclusion of a pop song could enliven a major motion picture. It not only figured into the plot, but it also served as excellent...
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The Beatles’ “Here, There, and Everywhere” and the Iconic Female Singer Paul...
When Paul McCartney sang lead vocals on the Beatles' 1966 track "Here, There, and Everywhere," he was trying to emulate this iconic singer. The post The Beatles’ “Here, There, and Everywhere” and the...
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Yacht Rock Essentials: Robbie Dupree Gives the Irresistible Command to “Steal...
Some artists balk at having their music attached to the yacht rock movement (although less and less, as the genre has become such a popular brand). Robbie Dupree has always embraced it, going so far as...
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Behind the Meaning of Megan Moroney and Mackenzie Carpenter’s “Nothin’ Crazy”
Megan Moroney is no stranger to a playful song. A healthy amount of her discography is made up of songs that’ll bring a knowing smile to the listener’s face. She tows the line between being seriously...
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The Full Chart and Sales History of Mariah Carey’s Worldwide Christmas Anthem
The complete chart and sales history of Mariah Carey's monster Christmas classic, "All I Want for Christmas Is You." The post The Full Chart and Sales History of Mariah Carey’s Worldwide Christmas...
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The Song Noel Gallagher Wishes He’d Written
In 2022, Noel Gallagher attended the Glastonbury Festival and found himself walking against the crowd. While fans by the thousands ambled one way to watch Kendrick Lamar, Gallagher headed in the...
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The Story and Meaning Behind “One More Try,” George Michael’s Soulful Torch...
"One More Try," which became Michael's third U.S. No. 1 hit from the record Faith, focused on Michael's ability to tear into a slow, soulful torch song. It epitomized how rapidly he'd developed as a...
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The Story and Meaning Behind “Jive Talkin’,” the Bee Gees Classic Inspired by...
The Bee Gees' daily commute to their record studio in Florida brought about the inspiration for the 1975 song "Jive Talkin'." It gave the band a commercial lifeline when they needed it most, and it...
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The Story and Meaning Behind “Get Together,” the Youngbloods Anthem That Came...
Part cosmic musing, part call to peaceful action, "Get Together" has been entrancing audiences with the wonder of its wisdom for six decades now. The most popular version of the song, performed by The...
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Yacht Rock Essentials: “On and On,” Stephen Bishop’s Easygoing Tale of Woe
Juxtaposing downcast lyrics against benign musical backing has always been an effective technique for songwriters to undertake. It worked like gold for Stephen Bishop on the song "On and On," giving...
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It Came From the British Invasion: “She’s Not There,” the Smash Debut Single...
The Zombies delivered one of the most thrilling debut singles of all the British bands in "She's Not There," which hit the Top 15 in Great Britain and just missed the top of the charts in the U.S. in...
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The Brokenhearted Meaning Behind “Last Christmas” by Wham!
George Michael wrote “Last Christmas” in his childhood bedroom while bandmate Andrew Ridgeley watched television downstairs. Wham! was a duo, but Michael had taken control. He’d taken on the music...
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Behind the Meaning of the Self-Reflective “Lonely Millionaire” by Kacey...
“Money can’t buy you happiness.” It’s a familiar phrase that has been a guiding light for countless people. Though not everyone will agree with that statement, one person who certainly does is Kacey...
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The Story Behind How Reba McEntire Turned One of Patsy Cline’s Final...
In 1955 Don Gibson released his ballad “Sweet Dreams,” which took him into the Country charts, along with Faron Young, who also released a cover of the song in 1956 that peaked at No. 2 on the...
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Bob Dylan Tribute to John Lennon, “Roll On, John,” and the Undercover Tour...
We explore the story of "Roll On, John," a tribute Bob Dylan penned for John Lennon after visiting the Beatle's childhood home. The post Bob Dylan Tribute to John Lennon, “Roll On, John,” and the...
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The Don McLean Song He Said Made People “Glad To Be Unhappy”
We explore the inspiration behind the iconic 1971 Don McLean song that the songwriter said made people "glad to feel unhappy." The post The Don McLean Song He Said Made People “Glad To Be Unhappy”...
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Behind the Meaning of Bob Dylan’s Message to Joan Baez, “To Ramona”
Bob Dylan has written many songs about the women in his life, but few are as candid as “To Ramona.” Rumor has it that this track is about his fellow folkie Joan Baez. Uncover the meaning behind this...
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