Behind The Song Archives - Page 45 of 384 - American Songwriter
  • About
  • Advertising
  • Contact
  • Sign In
  • Become a Member
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • instagram
  • pinterest
  • youtube

  • Features
    • Behind The Song
    • Digital Cover Exclusives
    • Interviews
    • The List
    • On This Day
    • Gear
    • Reviews
      • Album Reviews
    • Subscribe to Newsletter
      • Sign up for The Daily Co-Write
      • Sign up for the Sunday Soundbite
      • Sign Up for In The Round
  • Latest News
  • Contests
    • Song Contest
      • Enter Song Contest
      • Song Contest Winners
      • Rules and Deadlines
      • Meet the Judges
    • Lyric Contest
      • Enter Lyric Contest
      • Dream Day on Music Row
      • Lyric Contest Winners
      • 2026 Lyric Contest Judges
      • Rules and Deadlines
    • Road Ready Talent Contest
      • Enter Road Ready
      • Road Ready Winners
      • The Public’s Pick
      • Road Ready Rules and Deadlines
    • Hip Hop Contest
      • Enter The Beat4Beat Contest
    • Contest Promotions
  • Song Contest
  • Community
    • Subscribe to Magazine
    • Subscribe to Newsletter
    • Foundations Songwriting Course
    • Apply To Songwriting Camps
    • Become Songwriter Member
    • Access Membership Hub
    • Manage My Subscription/Membership
  • Shop
  • Watch
    • Watch on YouTube
Search
Login
Menu

Login

You are here:

  1. Home
  2. Features
  3. Behind The Song

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.

More stories

  • George Harrison of the Beatles and Eric Clapton performing

    The Iconic Beatles Song Eric Clapton Watched Come to Life in His Backyard Garden

    July 16, 2025, 12:41 pm

  • Billy Joel performing

    Billy Joel’s “Wichita Lineman” Summary Brought Tears to Songwriter’s Eyes (And Explains Why We Love It So Much)

    July 16, 2025, 12:00 pm

  • 3 Songs From 1975 That Pushed Classic Rock to Its Breaking Point

    The Queen Deep Cut Brian May Considers the “Antithesis” of Their Career-Defining Hit, “Bohemian Rhapsody”

  • The Meaning Behind “Finest Worksong” by R.E.M. and Perhaps the Band’s “Finest” Anthem

    July 16, 2025, 7:00 am

  • “Cocaine,” Jackson Browne’s Elegy to Addiction, With Lyrics Added by Glenn Frey

    July 16, 2025, 6:00 am

  • 3 Legendary Artists That No One Can Truly Hate

    Fleetwood Mac’s Last American Top 40 Hit Came Amidst a Lineup Shakeup

    July 16, 2025, 5:00 am

  • The Bizarre Therapeutic Inspiration Behind Pat Benatar’s “Hit Me With Your Best Shot”: “It All Seemed Kind of Strange”

    July 15, 2025, 11:16 am

  • Tom Petty performing

    The Meaning Behind “Love Is a Long Road” by Tom Petty and How a Motorcycle Inspired the Track

    July 15, 2025, 7:00 am

  • The Tom Petty Song Inspired by Something Johnny Cash Once Said, Featuring Lindsey Buckingham on Backing Vocals

  • Stevie Nicks’ Tender Ode to Don Henley—Penned at Waylon Jennings’ Request

    “It Was Like To Be in Love”: Stevie Nicks’ Tender Ode to Don Henley—Penned at Waylon Jennings’ Request

    July 14, 2025, 6:02 pm

  • The Overlooked Paul McCartney Song He Wrote Just for Ringo Starr's Kids

    The Overlooked Paul McCartney Song He Wrote Just for Ringo Starr’s Kids

    July 14, 2025, 8:38 am

  • George Strait

    The Ex-Laden Story Behind One of George Strait’s Most Popular Songs

    July 12, 2025, 5:17 pm

Load More
Congratulations. You've reached the end of the internet.

Follow American Songwriter for More Breaking News

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • instagram
  • pinterest
  • youtube

Trending Now

  • Fans Stunned as Reba McEntire Makes Her First-Ever Grammy Performance

    “The Hell Y’all Been Doing?”: Fans Left Puzzled Over Reba McEntire’s Monumental Grammys Moment

    Read More

  • The Bellamy Brothers

    Born on This Day in 1946, One-Half of the Brother Duo That Dominated the Country Charts in the 1980s

    Read More

  • 3 One-Hit Wonders From 1976 That Every 70s Teen Remembers

    Read More

  • 3 of Bob Dylan's Most Memorable, Gut-Punching One Liners

    3 of Bob Dylan’s Most Memorable, Gut-Punching One Liners

    Read More

  • noah kahan 2026 tour

    Noah Kahan Just Announced The Great Divide Tour for Summer 2026

    Read More

  • Dolly Parton Shares Emotional Thanksgiving Message Amid Recent Health Struggles

    On This Day in 1974, Dolly Parton Topped the Chart With a Career-Defining Single Inspired by a Red-Headed Bank Clerk Who Flirted With Her Husband

    Read More

become a member cta

Explore American Songwriter

© 2026 American Songwriter

  • American Songwriter: a Savage Ventures Brand
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • instagram
  • pinterest
  • youtube
Back to Top
Close
  • Features
    • Behind The Song
    • Digital Cover Exclusives
    • Interviews
    • The List
    • On This Day
    • Gear
    • Reviews
      • Album Reviews
    • Subscribe to Newsletter
      • Sign up for The Daily Co-Write
      • Sign up for the Sunday Soundbite
      • Sign Up for In The Round
  • Latest News
  • Contests
    • Song Contest
      • Enter Song Contest
      • Song Contest Winners
      • Rules and Deadlines
      • Meet the Judges
    • Lyric Contest
      • Enter Lyric Contest
      • Dream Day on Music Row
      • Lyric Contest Winners
      • 2026 Lyric Contest Judges
      • Rules and Deadlines
    • Road Ready Talent Contest
      • Enter Road Ready
      • Road Ready Winners
      • The Public’s Pick
      • Road Ready Rules and Deadlines
    • Hip Hop Contest
      • Enter The Beat4Beat Contest
    • Contest Promotions
  • Song Contest
  • Community
    • Subscribe to Magazine
    • Subscribe to Newsletter
    • Foundations Songwriting Course
    • Apply To Songwriting Camps
    • Become Songwriter Member
    • Access Membership Hub
    • Manage My Subscription/Membership
  • Shop
  • Watch
    • Watch on YouTube
  • About
  • Advertising
  • Contact
  • Sign In
  • Become a Member
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • instagram
  • pinterest
  • youtube
Login / Sign Up