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.
Pop group the Bee Gees posed with a stuffed polar bear in an office in London circa April 1968. Members of the band are, from left, Colin Petersen, Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb (1949-2003), Robin Gibb (1949-2012) and Vince Melouney. (Photo by Ivan Keeman/Redferns)
The Doors (L-R Robby Krieger, John Densmore, Jim Morrison and Ray Manzarek, house band at the Whisky a Go Go pose for a portrait in My 1966 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Earl Leaf/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine (Gloria Estefan) performs at the Minnesota State Fair in St. Paul, Minnesota on August 31, 1987.. (Photo by Jim Steinfeldt/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Celine Dion and Shania Twain during The 2003 Billboard Music Awards – Backstage and Audience at MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. (Photo by KMazur/WireImage)
UNITED STATES – DECEMBER 01: Photo of AEROSMITH; Steven Tyler and Joe Perry (playing Gibson Les Paul guitar) performing live onstage (Photo by Richard E. Aaron/Redferns)
1964: Rock and roll band "The Rolling Stones" pose for a portrait in 1964. (L-R) Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
