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The Story Behind “Stay High” by Brittany Howard and Why It’s Not a Song About Being Stoned

April 16, 2024, 10:45 am
The Meaning Behind “Hold on Loosely” by 38 Special and How a Rocker from Another Top Band Helped Create It

April 16, 2024, 6:30 am
The Story Behind “I Want You” by Bob Dylan and the Rock Hall of Famer Who Urged Him to Record It
The Unlikely Success Story Behind KT Tunstall’s “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree”

April 15, 2024, 5:45 pm
“You Don’t Know What I Got”: The Story Behind “Little Deuce Coupe” by The Beach Boys

April 15, 2024, 12:30 pm
T Bone Burnett’s Still “Chasing Down What Sound Is” with Unintentional New LP ‘The Other Side’

April 15, 2024, 8:15 am
The Meaning Behind “Walk of Life” by Dire Straits and How It Was Inspired by a Photo

April 15, 2024, 6:30 am
The Meaning Behind “The Mayor of Simpleton” by XTC and Its Journey from Reggae to Pop Perfection

April 14, 2024, 2:00 pm
The Meaning Behind “Lay Your Hands on Me” by Bon Jovi and How it Symbolized the Band’s Connection with Their Fans
The Meaning Behind “Getting Better” by The Beatles and How it Showed off the Lennon/McCartney Songwriting Partnership

April 14, 2024, 10:45 am
8 Motörhead Songs that Represent a Departure from Their Usual Sound

April 14, 2024, 8:15 am
5 Artists Produced by Phil Collins During His Unstoppable ‘80s Run

April 14, 2024, 6:30 am

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