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This 1981 Hit Was About a Secret Affair Between Touring Band Members Hiding in Plain Sight
When no one’s expecting a song about an affair, it can hide in plain sight for a long, long time.
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This 1971 One-Hit Wonder Came From a Short-Lived Band and Had a Commercial To Thank for Its Success
Like capturing lightning in a (Coke) bottle.
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John Fogerty Said This CCR Song Had a “Disturbing” Inspiration, but Tom Fogerty Called It a “Musician’s Dream”
A nightmare to write but a dream to play.
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The Beatles’ First Explicit Reference to Drugs Was Hiding in Plain Sight (And It Happened Earlier Than You Think)
When did The Beatles actually fall in love with Mary Jane?
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“A Study in Unconscious Cruelty”: This 1967 Country Hit Was Almost Stolen From Its Songwriter
Life really does imitate art, but not always in the most obvious ways.
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.
