Talking Heads frontman David Byrne recalled hearing a not-so-subtly backhanded comment about one of their most iconic songs from Steely Dan. The post David Byrne Recalls Steely Dan’s Backhanded Reaction to This…
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This Country Star Just Accomplished Something No One Has Done Since Taylor Swift
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…
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…