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.
1966: (L-R) Singer and pianist Burton Cummings, bassist Jim Kale, guitarist Randy Bachman and drummer Garry Peterson of the rock band "The Guess Who" pose for a portrait in 1966. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Kate Bush – Peter's Pop Show – 1985 – Kate Bush performt in der ZDF Sendung "Peter's Pop Show" am 30.11.1985 Ihren Song "Running up that Hill". (Photo by kpa/United Archives via Getty Images)
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – JULY 08: John Denver performs live at the Jaap Eden Hall in Amsterdam, Netherlands on July 08 1979 (Photo by Gijsbert Hanekroot/Redferns)
Former duet partners, American singer-songwriter, actress, and businesswoman Dolly Parton and American country music singer Porter Wagoner (1927-2007), sing on stage circa 1990's at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Ron Davis/Getty Images)
