To beat my own writer’s block, I decided to try to write a song like Bruce Springsteen. Here’s what I learned. The post I Tried to Write a Song Like Bruce Springsteen—Here…
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On This Day in 2014, We Said Goodbye to the Drummer Who Played With The Byrds, CSNY, and Barbara Streisand—and Starred in ‘Miami Vice’ and ‘Seinfeld’
Twelve years ago today, the drummer-turned-actor who played with some of the biggest names of the 1970s died in Florida. The post On This Day in 2014, We Said Goodbye to the…
“No, I Didn’t”: Paul McCartney Pushes Back Against This Misconception About Linda McCartney in 1984 Interview
Paul and Linda McCartney faced a lot of backlash when they began playing together in Wings, but there was one rumor Paul refused to tolerate. The post “No, I Didn’t”: Paul McCartney…
3 Country Songs From the 1970s That Shouldn’t Work on Paper (But They Do Anyway)
On paper, these country songs should’ve been niche listens or even full-on failures. Nevertheless, the audience helped them earn success. The post 3 Country Songs From the 1970s That Shouldn’t Work on…
Born on This Day in 1943, the Songwriter Who Penned Hits for Elvis Presley, Mark Chesnutt and Joe Diffie—and a Classic Murder Ballad That Scared Radio Stations
Eighty-three years ago today, the songwriter who penned hits for some of country music’s biggest stars was born in Texas. The post Born on This Day in 1943, the Songwriter Who Penned…