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.
Ringo Starr of English rock and pop group The Beatles, wearing a pin stripe suit, takes part in filming of the television musical film 'Magical Mystery Tour' in a field outside Newquay, Cornwall on 14th September 1967. (Photo by David Redfern/Redferns)
Group portrait of American folk rock band The Byrds in Soho Square, London, 1966. L-R Michael Clarke, Chris Hillman, Gene Clark, Roger McGuinn, David Crosby. (Photo by Mark and Colleen Hayward/Getty Images)
PERTH, UNITED KINGDOM – JULY 21: Peter Cox and Richard Drummie of Go West pose for photographers during Rewind Scotland the 80's music festival at Scone Palace on July 21, 2012 in Perth, United Kingdom. (Photo by Scott Campbell/Redferns via Getty Images)
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA – OCTOBER 26: Jelly Roll performs on Day Two at Harvest Rock on October 26, 2025 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Marc Grimwade/WireImage)
Drummer Simon Kirke and Paul Rodgers of Bad Company perform in concert during 'ZZ Top's 50th Anniversary Texas Bash' at Austin360 Amphitheater on May 19, 2019 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/WireImage)
