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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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  • Freddie Mercury of Queen performing

    This 2003 Rock Hit Was Made to Spoof Queen, and Now I Can’t Unhear It

    March 19, 2026, 1:26 pm

  • Lynn Anderson performing in 1970

    The Questionable Reason Why a Producer Almost Rejected This Country Star’s Only No. 1 Hit on the Hot 100

    March 19, 2026, 10:58 am

  • The Song Glenn Frey Co-Wrote for Neil Young Collaborator Nicolette Larson, Later Covered by J.D. Souther, Then George Strait for a Film

  • Neil Young performing in 1974

    “Sweet Home Alabama” Wasn’t the Response to the Neil Young Song You Think

    March 19, 2026, 10:22 am

  • Steve Miller Band performing

    How Steve Miller Band Helped Inspire One of the Greatest Ozzy Osbourne Tracks of All Time (No, Really)

    March 19, 2026, 9:44 am

  • Crystal Gayle Almost Missed Recording the Song That Became Her Biggest Hit

    Crystal Gayle Almost Missed Recording the Song That Became Her Biggest Hit

    March 19, 2026, 8:30 am

  • Eric Carmen’s Comeback Hit Came Courtesy of an Old Friend in 1987

    March 19, 2026, 5:00 am

  • Mick Fleetwood performing in 1975

    Ever Wonder What Makes Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” so Good? Mick Fleetwood Has a Food-Related Suggestion

    March 18, 2026, 12:24 pm

  • John Lennon and Mick Jagger

    The “Magic” Behind This 1967 Rolling Stones Track That Their Manager Said Was Saved by The Beatles

  • The Bay City Rollers’ First US Hit Was the Song’s Second Chance

    March 18, 2026, 5:00 am

  • How Michael McDonald Connected With an 80s Songwriting Ace for a Comeback Hit

    March 17, 2026, 7:15 am

  • Paul Stanley Originally Wrote This Song for KISS Before It Was Recorded by Ronnie Spector, Cher, and Desmond Child

    March 17, 2026, 6:00 am

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