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The Beatles A-Side Track Ringo Starr “Never Got Over,” Has Not-So-Secretly...
This iconic Beatles track always rubbed drummer Ringo Starr the wrong way, a feeling that wasn't lost on his bandmates. The post The Beatles A-Side Track Ringo Starr “Never Got Over,” Has...
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Unpacking the Meaning Behind “Baggage” by Kelsea Ballerini
Nevertheless, Ballerini ins't letting her baggage get her down in this song. Unpack the meaning behind this track, below. The post Unpacking the Meaning Behind “Baggage” by Kelsea Ballerini appeared...
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Beatles, Berry, and Beach Boys: The Fab Four Track Inspired by Two Iconic...
This iconic Beatles album opener was heavily inspired by two iconic American acts: the Beach Boys and Chuck Berry. The post Beatles, Berry, and Beach Boys: The Fab Four Track Inspired by Two Iconic...
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I Think I Just Found the Best Version of “Southern Man,” and It Isn’t Neil Young
This iconic vocalist took Neil Young's "Southern Man" to incomparable new heights, and I say that as a proud Neil Young fan. The post I Think I Just Found the Best Version of “Southern Man,” and It...
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The Multi-Layered Meaning Behind “DNA” by Kendrick Lamar
As is the case with many songs in Kendrick Lamar's catalog, the meaning behind "DNA" has far more layers than one might think. The post The Multi-Layered Meaning Behind “DNA” by Kendrick Lamar appeared...
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The Story and Meaning Behind “Love Is Alive,” Gary Wright’s Second-Chance...
Just being a great song and recording doesn't necessarily guarantee a track will make it to the point where it's heard by a big audience. A little bit of luck and momentum can never hurt, as evidenced...
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How Social Media Gave Imogen Heap’s “Headlock” a New Life
Imogen Heap's song “Headlock” began trending on TikTok this year. The unlikely resurgence happened when fans used Heap’s song as the soundtrack to compilation clips of the video game Mouthwashing. Now,...
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The Story and Meaning Behind “Blaze of Glory,” Jon Bon Jovi’s Unplanned Solo...
Songwriters often jump at the chance to write from the perspective of characters different from themselves, since it opens up all kinds of artistic possibilities. For a guy who was coming from the...
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Exclusive: Kane Brown Talks ‘Fiddle’ and ‘Backseat,’ Shares Stories Behind...
Kane Brown shares the stories behind "Fiddle In the Band" and "Backseat Driver" from his new album 'The High Road.' The post Exclusive: Kane Brown Talks ‘Fiddle’ and ‘Backseat,’ Shares Stories Behind...
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How the Beatles Put Their Foot Down About Their Debut Single (And Why It Paid...
The Beatles butted heads with their producer, George Martin, while they were recording what would become their debut single. The post How the Beatles Put Their Foot Down About Their Debut Single (And...
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The “Southern Man” and “Sweet Home Alabama” Connection You Didn’t Know About
We explore a lesser-known connection between Neil Young's "Southern Man" and Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Sweet Home Alabama." (No, not their "feud.") The post The “Southern Man” and “Sweet Home Alabama”...
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Behind Kendrick Lamar’s ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ Track That Sampled an Isley...
Did you know that Kendrick Lamar used the Isley Brothers' 1973 hit, "That Lady," for his 2015 single, "I?" The post Behind Kendrick Lamar’s ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ Track That Sampled an Isley Brothers...
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The Scathing Song That Joni Mitchell Took Aim at Bob Dylan On
This 1977 single by Joni Mitchell attacks the alleged falsehood and dishonesty surrounding Bob Dylan's music and character. The post The Scathing Song That Joni Mitchell Took Aim at Bob Dylan On...
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David Gilmour Reveals Original Lyrics for “Comfortably Numb,” Give Song Whole...
David Gilmour's original lyrics for their demo version of "Comfortably Numb" give the Pink Floyd classic a whole new meaning. The post David Gilmour Reveals Original Lyrics for “Comfortably Numb,” Give...
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It Came From the British Invasion: “Needles and Pins,” the Jangly Smash by...
Their name might not ring through the annals of the British Invasion like some of their peers. But in terms of an influential sound, The Searchers made quite the impact, especially on their 1964 single...
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The Strange Connection Between Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” and the...
Legendary singer Neil Diamond explained the origins behind the hit song "Sweet Caroline" and its connection to the Kennedy family. The post The Strange Connection Between Neil Diamond’s “Sweet...
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The Story Behind Why Vince Gill Wrote the 2000 Ballad “Table for Two” for...
Years before they collaborated on "Table for Two," Loretta Lynn asked Vince Gill to join her 'Loretta Lynn & Friends' TV special in 1995. The post The Story Behind Why Vince Gill Wrote the 2000...
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The Banned Paul McCartney Protest Song Paul Simon Called “Garbage”
Why Paul Simon disliked political songs and called Paul McCartney's "Give Ireland Back to the Irish," "garbage." The post The Banned Paul McCartney Protest Song Paul Simon Called “Garbage” appeared...
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The Song Kris Kristofferson Wrote for Carly Simon During Their Brief Romance
"He [Kristofferson] had the look of a man who had just undressed you, and there would be no more clothes needed for a while," said Carly Simon. "Every signal Kris conveyed said, 'I’ve got to have you,'...
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Yes, That One Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Song Did Sound Familiar—Here’s Why
No, you're not imagining things. That one Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl did sound familiar. Here's the story behind the sample. The post Yes, That One Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Song Did Sound...
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