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Did You Know Dolly Parton Didn’t Actually Write Her Biggest Holiday Hit?
Did you know that Dolly Parton didn't write her iconic Christmas hit "Hard Candy Christmas" from 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas' film? The post Did You Know Dolly Parton Didn’t Actually Write Her...
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No, That One “Winter Wonderland” Lyric About Parson Brown Isn’t as Creepy as...
The lyric about getting married by Parson Brown in "Winter Wonderland" might seem strange, but it's less creepy than you think. The post No, That One “Winter Wonderland” Lyric About Parson Brown Isn’t...
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The Sentimental Reason Paul McCartney Enjoys “Wonderful Christmastime”
Paul McCartney's hit Christmas song "Wonderful Christmastime" is a song culminating his childhood nostalgia and love for the holiday. The post The Sentimental Reason Paul McCartney Enjoys “Wonderful...
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Tom Petty Wrote His Only Holiday Song on a Ukulele George Harrison Gave Him,...
"To me and Mike [Campbell], there's only one Christmas album in the pop field and that's Phil Spector's," said Tom Pety. "That was the only one we could relate to. That really sounds like Christmas to...
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The Meaning Behind Sharon Van Etten’s New York Song and How She Goes Home on...
Though she was born in New Jersey, Sharon Van Etten’s life and career are largely defined by her time in New York. It’s hard not to think of her as a New York artist. On "Seventeen," the second single...
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The Mutual Admiration That Led to One of Bob Dylan’s Greatest, Style-Bending...
Mutual admiration between two singer-songwriters resulted in Bob Dylan's enduring and style-bending duet of 1969. The post The Mutual Admiration That Led to One of Bob Dylan’s Greatest, Style-Bending...
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The Story Behind Keith Richards’“Gambling” Solo Song, “Something for Nothing”
“I realized I hadn’t been in the studio since 2004 with the Stones. I thought: ‘This is a bit strange. Something in my life is missing.’” The post The Story Behind Keith Richards’ “Gambling” Solo Song,...
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George Harrison’s Hit “My Sweet Lord” Was Originally Written for This R&B Singer
We often associate "My Sweet Lord" with George Harrison, but this folk-rock hit was originally intended for a different singer altogether. The post George Harrison’s Hit “My Sweet Lord” Was Originally...
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The Quick Pop Ditty Graham Nash and Allan Clarke Wrote for the Hollies While...
"We realized when you put out a single there's always a B-side that makes as much money as the A-side." The post The Quick Pop Ditty Graham Nash and Allan Clarke Wrote for the Hollies While Sitting...
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Behind the Meaning of Lady Gaga’s “Marry The Night”
Judging by the triumphant energy of the song, it seems she survives that battle. Uncover the meaning behind "Marry The Night," below. The post Behind the Meaning of Lady Gaga’s “Marry The Night”...
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The Talking Heads Song That Put a Twist on Getting Back to Nature
On their 1988 single "(Nothing But) Flowers," Talking Heads delivered a gloriously free-flowing, ebullient track that fit perfectly with the song title. But the lyrics tell the story of a guy who's not...
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The Black Sabbath Song Recorded at John Lennon’s Home
Guitarist Tony Iommi said Black Sabbath recorded “The Mob Rules” at John Lennon’s house, though it’s not the version that made the record. The initial recording at Lennon’s place in Tittenhurst Park...
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The Story Behind John Lennon’s Only Solo Country Song, “Old Dirt Road”
The sole country song in John Lennon's solo career that was co-written with Harry Nilsson over a bottle of Vodka in a wild LA weekend. The post The Story Behind John Lennon’s Only Solo Country Song,...
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Mike Rutherford Explains the “Angry” and “Relevant” Tone of Genesis’ 1986...
"I've always shied away from doing what I call a preachy song, a protest song, but it seemed to work," said Genesis' Mike Rutherford. The post Mike Rutherford Explains the “Angry” and “Relevant” Tone...
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The Story Behind Natasha Bedingfield’s 2004 Breakout “Unwritten” and How it...
"'Unwritten' was written with a 14-year-old in mind. At that age, you're desperate to be taken seriously, but at the same time, everyone is asking what you're going to do. There's this huge pressure to...
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“It Just Was What It Was”: Lainey Wilson Describes Songwriting Process Behind...
Lainey Wilson said writing "4x4xU" was unlike other songs she had written in the past in terms of both time and subject matter. The post “It Just Was What It Was”: Lainey Wilson Describes Songwriting...
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The Deeper Meaning Behind U2’s “New Year’s Day”
Bono was latently inspired by the oppressive Polish government in the '80s. Learn more about this U2 hit, below. The post The Deeper Meaning Behind U2’s “New Year’s Day” appeared first on American...
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“Here Is the Dumb Beat, Here Is the Big Rock Chorus”: The Smashing Pumpkins...
The Smashin Pumpkins' hit song lead singer, Billy Corgan can not stand and how the record label ruined it. The post “Here Is the Dumb Beat, Here Is the Big Rock Chorus”: The Smashing Pumpkins...
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The Grateful Dead Love Song Bob Weir Despised: “I Hated What We Did”
Every musician has a song they hate, and so does Bob Weir, as this Grateful Dead song has seemingly lived rent-free in his head for years. The post The Grateful Dead Love Song Bob Weir Despised: “I...
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The Story and Meaning Behind “Goody Two Shoes” by Adam Ant
Riding high on the wave of New Romantics that crashed onto U.S. radios and television sets in the early '80s, Adam Ant struck it big with a distinctly suave yet punchy sound. "Goody Two Shoes," his...
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