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It Came From the British Invasion: “Love Is All Around,” the Hit Ballad by...
With a name like The Troggs, and a signature song like "Wild Thing," it's understandable the band might get pegged as garage rockers that didn't have a second move. But they proved quite adept at...
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Let’s Get it Started: What was the First U.S. Top-40 Hit by Depeche Mode?
British legends Depeche Mode had already amassed eight Top-40 hits in their native UK before finding any success in the U.S. Let's look back at the circumstances and the song that finally managed to...
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The Horrific 1972 Incident That Led Paul McCartney to Write Wings’ Debut Single
In 1972, Paul McCartney debuted his new band Wings with a controversial song about the Northern Irish massacre known as Bloody Sunday. The post The Horrific 1972 Incident That Led Paul McCartney to...
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Behind the Meaning of “Did You Make It Home?” by Kelsea Ballerini
“Did You Make It Home?” is the shortest song on Kelsea Ballerini’s Patterns. Despite its runtime, this song is packed full of emotionally rich lyrics. Love is usually coupled by an interest in...
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The Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Song Written With Bob Dylan
In 1986, Bob Dylan, with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, embarked on the True Confessions Tour. It led to Dylan co-writing a song with Petty and the Heartbreakers’ guitarist, Mike Campbell. “Jammin’...
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The Incredible Musician Behind “In Heaven” From David Lynch’s ‘Eraserhead’
Peter Ivers and David Lynch beautifully collaborated on the famous song "In Heaven" from the 1977 surrealist film 'Eraserhead'. The post The Incredible Musician Behind “In Heaven” From David Lynch’s...
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The Bruce Springsteen Song That Is a Story-Telling Masterpiece—and Pays...
Why Bruce Springsteen thought Bob Marley to be a revolutionary and how he paid homage to him in his song, "Johnny 99." The post The Bruce Springsteen Song That Is a Story-Telling Masterpiece—and Pays...
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Behind the Criminal Irony of This Tennessee State Anthem
The criminal irony of a Tennessee state song elected in 2023 baffles even the original songwriter, who's convinced no one read the lyrics. The post Behind the Criminal Irony of This Tennessee State...
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“This’ll Be My Last Day on Earth”: Slash Recalls Terrifying Shoot for Guns N’...
Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash recalls terrifying music video shoot that left him convinced he was going to die that day. The post “This’ll Be My Last Day on Earth”: Slash Recalls Terrifying Shoot for...
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“Hi, We’re in Charge Again”: Glenn Frey on the Tragic Track That Instantly...
Glenn Frey once called this track a "classic Eagles record," which he and Don Henley wrote together over several months. The post “Hi, We’re in Charge Again”: Glenn Frey on the Tragic Track That...
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The Story Behind Fleetwood Mac’s Debut Single, “Albatross,” Peter Green’s...
"So we said, 'Let's be Fleetwood Mac doing Albatross, just to get going,'" said George Harrison. "It never really sounded like Fleetwood Mac but that was the point of origin." The post The Story Behind...
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Behind the Meaning of “My Wish” by Rascal Flatts
Rascal Flatts’ “My Wish” has been integrated into society in a way that far transcends the country fandom. It has been used for countless weddings and other celebratory events to help illustrate the...
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“It’s Not You”: Tony Visconti Once Tried Convincing David Bowie to Scrap This...
Tony Visconti once tried to convince his colleague and friend David Bowie to scrap what would become one of his most iconic hits. The post “It’s Not You”: Tony Visconti Once Tried Convincing David...
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How Bo Diddley Inspired David Bowie’s Glam Rock Classic “The Jean Genie”
The city of Detroit fascinated David Bowie and inspired one of the defining songs of his glam rock period, “The Jean Genie.” It wasn’t just the grit of Detroit that inspired Bowie, but his friend, and...
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Behind the Meaning of George Strait and Alan Jackson’s “Murder On Music Row”
Those myriad opinions can often be at odds with one another. Enter George Strait and Alan Jackson's "Murder On Music Row." The post Behind the Meaning of George Strait and Alan Jackson’s “Murder On...
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The Plot Twist Behind the Classic Bruce Springsteen Song He Originally Wrote...
How Bruce Springsteen's 1980 classic, "Hungry Heart," was almost recorded by the founders of punk rock, The Ramones. The post The Plot Twist Behind the Classic Bruce Springsteen Song He Originally...
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The Beatles Song Graham Nash Considered “One of the Greatest Songs Ever Written”
After hearing this Beatles song for the first time, Graham Nash concluded it was "one of the greatest songs ever written." The post The Beatles Song Graham Nash Considered “One of the Greatest Songs...
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How Hootie and the Blowfish Wrote This Massive Hit With a $5 Guitar Accessory
Guitarist Mark Bryan reveals how a $5 guitar accessory helped inspire this massive Hootie and the Blowfish hit. The post How Hootie and the Blowfish Wrote This Massive Hit With a $5 Guitar Accessory...
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The Surprising Connection Between AC/DC and Tina Turner Song Released After...
A previously unreleased song by Tina Turner reveals an interesting connection between her and Australian rock band AC/DC. The post The Surprising Connection Between AC/DC and Tina Turner Song Released...
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The Story Behind Neil Diamond’s Debut Singles as One Half of the Early ’60s...
"There was a lot of cutting of classes, going up and trying to peddle the newest song, probably that I had written in one of the classes at school." The post The Story Behind Neil Diamond’s Debut...
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