Riley Green is the first artist since Taylor Swift to land back-to-back Country Airplay No. 1 hits with entirely self-written songs. The post This Country Star Just Accomplished Something No One Has…
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The Meaning Behind “One of These Things First” by Nick Drake and How a Song About Lost Potential Mirrored His Life
“One Of These Things First” by Nick Drake offers a window into the problems that led to the young folk singer’s untimely demise. The post The Meaning Behind “One of These Things…
The Judee Sill Lyric That Reframed a Breakup in Holy Terms
Judee Sill’s impact as a songwriter far outweighed the popularity of her music. “Jesus Was A Cross Maker” is Sill at her best. The post The Judee Sill Lyric That Reframed a…
“I Was Shouted Down”: The Advice The Beatles Received (And Ignored) When Making “Hey Jude”, and How They Tackled the Issue Instead
“Hey Jude” was more than just an emotional Beatles classic. It also broke industry standards (thanks to a bit of “shouting” by the band). The post “I Was Shouted Down”: The Advice…
Riley Green Recalls How Sam Elliott “Growled” at Him at the CMA Awards
Recalling a hilarious moment at the CMAs, Riley Green explained how the actor Sam Elliott once “growled” at him. The post Riley Green Recalls How Sam Elliott “Growled” at Him at the…