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Why Sammy Davis Jr. Thought His First No. 1 Single Would Go “Straight Into the Toilet”
In 1972, Sammy Davis Jr. had his only No. 1 hit with a song that he predicted would ruin his career instead.
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Taylor Swift’s High School Crush Unsuccessfully Tried To Connect With Her After Hearing This Hit Single From 2007
Taylor Swift released a song in 2007 about a high school crush who later unsuccessfully tried to date her.
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How Carrie Underwood Turned a Messy Dating Story Into a Grammy-Winning Song in 2008
In 2008, Carrie Underwood released “Last Name”, inspired by a partially true (and fully messy) dating story from her past.
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The Top 10 Rolling Stones Track That Keith Richards Once Called a “Terrible Piece of Tripe”
When Keith Richards and Mick Jagger first wrote “As Tears Go By”, they thought it was a “piece of tripe.” It was a Top 10 hit. Twice.
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Remember When Sting and Peter Gabriel Sang on a Phil Collins Song in 1985?
In 1985, Phil Collins released a song that became a Top 10 hit, which features both Sting and Peter Gabriel.
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.
