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How Tom Petty Got His “Brain Scarred” and a Major Life Epiphany at a 1960s House Party
Even losers get lucky every now and then.
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The 2 Songs Paul McCartney Wishes He Wrote (One’s Understandable, the Other’s Pretty Surprising)
Both make sense, but maybe one is more surprising than the other.
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The Iconic 1984 Track That Jon Bon Jovi Wished He Wrote (And the One He Wished Everyone Would Forget He Was Part Of)
If this were a genie situation, Bon Jovi would technically have one more song to pick out.
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.












