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The Story and Meaning Behind “I Don’t Like Mondays,” the...
The enduring popularity of the song "I Don't Like Mondays" by The Boomtown Rats has pushed the title phrase into the lexicon. People reflexively utter that phrase at the start of each week as they...
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The Love Song That Took Chris Cornell 12 Years to Write, “Josephine”
"Finishing that thought may be one of the more satisfying moments I've had in songwriting my whole life," said Chris Cornell. The post The Love Song That Took Chris Cornell 12 Years to Write,...
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The Beatles Song George Martin “Flat Out Didn’t Like” Is One of Their Most...
This iconic Beatles track was one that George Martin struggled to get his head around, but we can't say we blame him. The post The Beatles Song George Martin “Flat Out Didn’t Like” Is One of Their Most...
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Behind the Meaning of “It’s Happening to You” by John Prine
Uncover the meaning behind one of our favorite John Prine songs in this vein, "It's Happening to You," below. The post Behind the Meaning of “It’s Happening to You” by John Prine appeared first on...
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The Serial Killer That Jim Morrison Alludes to in Iconic Doors Hit, “Riders...
We pull back the curtain to discover the real-life serial killer Jim Morrison was singing about in "Riders on the Storm." The post The Serial Killer That Jim Morrison Alludes to in Iconic Doors Hit,...
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The Story and Meaning Behind “Cry Like a Baby,” a Smash ‘60s Hits by The Box...
Thanks to songwriters Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham, The Box Tops' Alex Chilton was able to sink his teeth into a winner in "Cry Like a Baby," a 1968 smash that just missed the top of the charts. And it...
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It Came From the British Invasion: “Mellow Yellow,” the Trippy,...
Donovan stands out as one of the most resilient of British Invasion artists. The Scotland-born singer/songwriter overcame early criticism that he was a kind of Bob Dylan clone to strike out with a...
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The 1989 Song Willie Nelson Revisited 13 Years Later With Son Lukas Nelson...
“I asked Merle, ‘Come sing on this,’ and he did," remembered Nelson as he started to revisit his 1989 song "A Horse Called Music." The post The 1989 Song Willie Nelson Revisited 13 Years Later With Son...
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Yacht Rock Essentials: “Smoke From a Distant Fire,” the Soulful Surprise...
We're of the opinion that yacht rock need not be a West Coast thing, nor does it need to be confined to jazz-rock hybrid grooves. "Smoke From a Distant Fire" by the Sanford-Townsend Band had the timing...
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The Backseat Presence Bruce Springsteen Took on John Prine’s “Take a Look at...
The story behind the John Prine classic that features the quiet backing vocals of Bruce "The Boss" Springsteen. The post The Backseat Presence Bruce Springsteen Took on John Prine’s “Take a Look at My...
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“The Ultimate Cry for Help” Why Jelly Roll’s Favorite Song off ‘Beautifully...
Jelly Roll's favorite song off his October 2024 album, 'Beautifully Broken,' is one he called the "ultimate cry for help." The post “The Ultimate Cry for Help” Why Jelly Roll’s Favorite Song off...
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The Speed Metal Anthem That Is Kurt Cobain’s Favorite Metallica Song Ever
Metallica lead guitarist Kirk Hammett revealed Kurt Cobain’s favorite Metallica song. He said, “Kurt was a big Metallica fan. He loved Ride the Lightning, and he loved ‘Whiplash.’” Hammett said Cobain...
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The Tragic Led Zeppelin Song, Written by Robert Plant, That Jimmy Page Felt...
Jimmy Page was Led Zeppelin’s architect. He produced the records, and his experience as a session guitarist and member of The Yardbirds helped guide Led Zeppelin’s extraordinary rise. Though he was in...
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The 2010s Ballad Dolly Parton First Recorded With Kris Kristofferson Then...
"If you don't like it, I'll write another one. It only takes me an hour," said Dolly Parton to the film director when asked to revise one of the songs she wrote for the soundtrack. The post The 2010s...
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Jelly Roll Emulates Ozzy Osbourne in This Touching Tribute to His Wife,...
Jelly Roll emulated Ozzy Osbourne in this touching track to the country star's wife on his tenth album, 'Beautifully Broken.' The post Jelly Roll Emulates Ozzy Osbourne in This Touching Tribute to His...
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The Classic Fleetwood Mac Song Christine McVie Called a “Gift From the Angels”
We explore the classic Fleetwood Mac cut from their 1977 album, 'Rumours,' that Christine McVie called a "gift from the angels." The post The Classic Fleetwood Mac Song Christine McVie Called a “Gift...
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The 1967 Novelty Children’s Song That Took David Bowie a “Long Time” to Get Over
"I had to get over that a long time ago," said David Bowie. “But then as we all know, history is all revisionism. One makes one’s own history.” The post The 1967 Novelty Children’s Song That Took David...
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Behind the Song Sweeping the Internet: LiAngelo Ball’s “Tweaker”
In just three days, former NBA basketball player LiAngelo Ball has released a song that has garnered three million streams on YouTube alone. The middle brothers of NBA stars Lonzo and LaMelo is the...
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The Dolly Parton Classic Elvis Presley Sang to Priscilla During Their Divorce...
"Elvis sang that song to me when we walked down the courthouse steps when we got divorced," Priscilla Presley told Dolly Parton. The post The Dolly Parton Classic Elvis Presley Sang to Priscilla During...
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How Bob Dylan’s Motorcycle Accident and Exile Shaped “You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere”
Guitarist Robbie Robertson had joined Bob Dylan in Woodstock, New York, three months after Dylan's motorcycle accident to work on music. Recovering from their 1966 world tour and the hard living that...
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