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The Richard Thompson Lyric Inspired by Gypsies and Tramps

February 23, 2025, 6:30 am
The Paul McCartney Lyric That Respects Its Elders

February 23, 2025, 5:00 am
The Beatles Lyric That Had Some Fun at Ringo’s Expense—and Suited Him to a Tee
The Steely Dan Lyric About a Louisiana-Based Love Affair

February 16, 2025, 6:00 am
The Billy Joel Lyric About a Girl Who’s Moved Up in the World and the Guy Who Knew Her When

February 16, 2025, 5:00 am
The Bruce Springsteen Lyric That Questions the Possibility of Happily Ever After

February 15, 2025, 10:00 am
The Paul McCartney/Elvis Costello Lyric That Played off the Personae of the Artists

February 15, 2025, 7:00 am
The Beatles Lyric That Reflected John Lennon’s Distaste for the Humdrum Life

February 15, 2025, 6:00 am
The Supertramp Lyric Contrasting Youthful Ideals With Adult Reality
The Pink Floyd Lyric That Takes Place in the Middle of Hotel Room Destruction

February 10, 2025, 2:00 pm
The Bob Seger Lyric About Sustaining a Long-Term Relationship

February 10, 2025, 5:00 am
The Classic Beatles Lyric George Harrison Arrived at “Randomly”

February 9, 2025, 3:00 pm

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