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.
Elton John,
Ahoy, Rotterdam, 8-05-1982,
Foto Rob Verhorst
NEW YORK – JUNE 1980: American singer-songwriter, composer, and pianist Billy Joel plays Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, June 1980. (Photo by Don Aters/Icon and Image/Getty Images)
ARLES, FRANCE – JULY 13: Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney from Wings performs live on stage at The Theatre Antique in Arles, France on July 13 1972 (Photo by Gijsbert Hanekroot/Redferns)
NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 02: Alan Jackson and George Strait perform onstage during the 50th annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena on November 2, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)
CHANHASSEN, MN – MAY 31: Rock band Alias poses for a portrait at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota on May 31, 1990. (Photo by Jim Steinfeldt/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
American Rock singer Jim Morrison (1943 – 1971), of the group the Doors, performs onstage at Town Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 18, 1967. (Photo by Jack Rosen/Getty Images)
UNITED KINGDOM – NOVEMBER 12: CHELSEA BARRACKS Photo of Pete TOWNSHEND and The Who, Keith Moon & Pete Townshend (playing Rickenbacker 1998 model guitar) performing for US TV show (Photo by Chris Morphet/Redferns)
