Five years ago today, the singer-songwriter who wrote songs that became hits for a long and diverse list of artists died. The post On This Day in 2021, the World Lost the…
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Janis Joplin Pushed Back Against Feminist Controversy in Interview Four Days Before Her Death
Janis Joplin argued that she was embodying the life every feminist was fighting for in an interview four days before her death. The post Janis Joplin Pushed Back Against Feminist Controversy in…
On This Day in 2009, Darius Rucker’s Historic Debut Country Single Reached an Impressive Milestone—Joining Charley Pride in the Record Books
Seventeen years ago today, Darius Rucker’s debut country single reached a major milestone, cementing his place in the genre. The post On This Day in 2009, Darius Rucker’s Historic Debut Country Single…
How Heart Added a Callback to The Beatles’ “I Am the Walrus” in One of Their Most Biting, Iconic Songs
Did you catch the subtle reference to The Beatles’ “I Am the Walrus” in the classic 1977 Heart track, “Barracuda”? The post How Heart Added a Callback to The Beatles’ “I Am…
4 Classic Country Songs From the 1970s That Redefined Storytelling
The four songs below from the 1970s all redefined what storytelling was in country music. Revisit these stunning narratives. The post 4 Classic Country Songs From the 1970s That Redefined Storytelling appeared…