We have the surprising story behind “Mary, Did You Know?”, a popular Christmas song that took seven years to write. The post The Story Behind the Popular Christmas Song That Took Seven…
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On This Day in 1989, Billy Joel Reached No. 1 with a Fiery Song That Gave Generations of Listeners a Crash Course in History
Thirty-six years ago today, Billy Joel reached the top of the chart with a song with lyrics pulled straight from the headlines. The post On This Day in 1989, Billy Joel Reached…
Merle Haggard’s Pick for “the Greatest Singer I’ve Ever Heard” Has a Surprising Connection to the Goo Goo Dolls
One of Merle Haggard’s all-time favorite singers has a surprising connection to The Goo Goo Dolls. Small world indeed. The post Merle Haggard’s Pick for “the Greatest Singer I’ve Ever Heard” Has…
The George Harrison Song That Made Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra Call a Truce on Their Beatles Beef
Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley had beef with the Beatles, but there was one George Harrison song that made them bury the hatchet. The post The George Harrison Song That Made Elvis…
3 of the “Worst” Forgotten Albums of the 1960s (and Why They’re Actually Brilliant)
Many think these records are the worst albums of the 1960s. I think there are fascinating elements hidden within each of them. The post 3 of the “Worst” Forgotten Albums of the…