SInger songwriter Harry Nilsson (1941 – 1994), 1972. (Photo by Stan Meagher/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) One of the hallmarks of a great musician is the ability to pivot away from what they…
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Pat Monahan Reveals the Dream That Inspired “Drops of Jupiter,” Teases Train’s Next Chapter (Exclusive)
“Drops of Jupiter” is all thanks to a dream. Train frontman Pat Monahan was the latest guest on American Songwriter’s Off the Record podcast, during which he told host Lisa Konicki about…
3 Songs That Use the Mellotron: The Instrument That Made 70s Rock Iconic
In 1963, the Mellotron was developed in Birmingham, England. A special instrument with an aptitude for orchestral sounds, this baby was used to elevate the soundtrack of 60s and 70s rock music,…
3 One-Hit Wonders From the 1990s I’d Skip School To Listen To
In the 1990s, we had a lot less to do than we have now. We didn’t have 1,000 streaming services, we didn’t have video game battles with people around the world, and…
3 Songs From the 1990s That Never Need an Introduction
These three 1990s songs need no introduction. They are so beloved and enduring that everyone just gets with the program whenever they are played. If these songs came on at a party,…