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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.

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  • Prince performing

    This 1985 Prince Classic Was Nearly Released by Girl Group Apollonia 6

    March 28, 2026, 5:00 am

  • Elvis Presley in 1962

    This 1962 Elvis Presley Song Was Outdated Within Months, Thanks to This Governmental Change

    March 27, 2026, 10:31 am

  • Cat Stevens Gave This 1971 Hit Away Before Recording It Himself

  • Linda Ronstadt performing in 1977

    How a 1977 Linda Ronstadt Hit Turned Into an Eye-Rolling Pun in the Baseball World

    March 26, 2026, 11:59 am

  • Brian and Marilyn Wilson in 1965

    The Many Women Who (Supposedly) Inspired Brian Wilson’s First and Only Top 40 Solo Record

    March 26, 2026, 10:16 am

  • 3 Gems From the Lost Era of Country Christmas TV Specials (the Stars Who Used to Rule December)

    The Story Behind the 1984 Song Dolly Parton Gave to Friend Kenny Rogers But Never Recorded Herself

    March 26, 2026, 6:00 am

  • Johnny Cash and Vivien Liberto

    This Johnny Cash Classic Had a Much More Salacious Meaning (And Different Songwriter), According to His First Wife

    March 25, 2026, 10:24 am

  • Rod Stewart Says This Sweet Song Is Like a “National Anthem” in America

    Rod Stewart Says This Sweet Song Is Like a “National Anthem” in America

    March 25, 2026, 8:46 am

  • Jon Bon Jovi Took a “Time Machine” Into Stevie Nicks’ Past to Write This Song for Her

  • Neil Young performing in 1970

    Neil Young Said He Stopped Playing This Classic Song Because It Was “Too Intense” (But Later Called It “Gibberish”)

    March 24, 2026, 2:29 pm

  • Rupert Holmes performing

    This 1970 One-Hit Wonder Was Written Specifically to Get Banned, and the Stomach-Turning Story Certainly Delivers

    March 24, 2026, 1:47 pm

  • Preview image Behind the Song Lyrics: “Rikki Don't Lose That Number,” by Steely Dan

    The Steely Dan Classic From 1972 That Features an Unusual Lead Vocal

    March 24, 2026, 6:00 am

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