Merle Haggard suffered a tragedy at a young age tat would inform virtually every part of his life, both personally and in his career. The post Merle Haggard on the Tragedy That…
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Rare Ozzy Osbourne and Madonna Track “Shake Your Head” Resurfaces in New Interview
A new interview with Jack and Louis Osbourne sheds light on an obscure recording between Madonna and their late father, Ozzy. The post Rare Ozzy Osbourne and Madonna Track “Shake Your Head”…
This 1972 Neil Young Track Was an Outlaw Country Anthem Without Even Trying (At Least Waylon Jennings Thought So)
Waylon Jennings put a whole new spin on this classic Neil Young track, proving that a great song can take on multiple, paradoxical meanings. The post This 1972 Neil Young Track Was…
The Writer’s Block: Eddie Schwartz on Writing Pat Benatar’s “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” Burning Out, Then Releasing His First Album in 30 Years
“They encouraged me to write again,” said Schwartz of his songwriting hiatus, “and now that I’m writing again, they created a monster.” The post The Writer’s Block: Eddie Schwartz on Writing Pat…
On This Day in 1972, Loretta Lynn Released a Controversial No. 1 That Caused Outrage From Country Radio and Confused Fans
fifty-three years ago today, Loretta Lynn released a No. 1 single that brought her backlash from people who didn’t get it. The post On This Day in 1972, Loretta Lynn Released a…