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Behind The Song

We here at American Songwriter are obsessed with uncovering the meaning behind our favorite songs. Below, you’ll find deep dives into big hits, deep cuts, and everything in between.

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  • Jefferson Airplane in 1960s

    How “Somebody to Love” Actually Went Against the Social Movement That Jefferson Airplane Led in the 1960s

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  • Phil Collins’ Own Heartbreak Inspired One of His Biggest Hits

    Phil Collins’ Own Heartbreak Inspired One of His Biggest Hits in the 1980s

    April 2, 2026, 9:30 am

  • Mötley Crüe Releasing Deluxe 40th Anniversary ‘Theatre of Pain’ Box Set Featuring Rare Live Performances and Demos

    Why Mötley Crüe Needed a Cover To Break Through With Their First Top 40 Hit

  • Don McLean Inspired What Became One of Roberta Flack’s Biggest Hits

    Don McLean Inspired What Became One of Roberta Flack’s Biggest Hits in 1973

    April 2, 2026, 7:00 am

  • Johnny Lee

    How Johnny Lee Parlayed a Steady Gig Into a Massive Country Crossover Hit in 1980

    April 2, 2026, 6:00 am

  • Vicki Sue Robinson

    This 1976 One-Hit Wonder Almost Never Saw the Light of Day Because of a Depressing Week of Rain

    April 1, 2026, 1:44 pm

  • Keith Urban Channeled a Better Version of Himself With This Early Hit

    Keith Urban Channeled a Better Version of Himself With This Early Hit From 2002

    April 1, 2026, 10:00 am

  • Spandau Ballet Perform At Live Aid In London

    How Spandau Ballet Drastically Changed Styles To Record Their Biggest Hit in 1983

    April 1, 2026, 7:15 am

  • 3 Iconic Cover Versions That Changed Key Lines

    Johnny Cash Wrote One of His Final Songs After a Dream About Queen Elizabeth II

  • Phil Everly

    How Phil Everly Contributed to This Groundbreaking Rock Track, Including Its Banishment From the Radio

    March 31, 2026, 11:24 am

  • Pink Floyd in 1969

    David Gilmour Paid Tribute to Former Pink Floyd Bandmate in This Touching Solo Track

    March 31, 2026, 11:21 am

  • Alan Jackson Had a Big Hit With a Song That Waylon Jennings Didn’t Understand

    Alan Jackson Had a Big Hit With a Song That Waylon Jennings Didn’t Understand

    March 31, 2026, 10:00 am

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