Behind The Song Archives - Page 92 of 385 - American Songwriter
  • About
  • Advertising
  • Contact
  • Sign In
  • Become a Member
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • instagram
  • pinterest
  • youtube

  • Features
    • Behind The Song
    • Digital Cover Exclusives
    • Interviews
    • The List
    • On This Day
    • Gear
    • Reviews
      • Album Reviews
    • Subscribe to Newsletter
      • Sign up for The Daily Co-Write
      • Sign up for the Sunday Soundbite
      • Sign Up for In The Round
  • Latest News
  • Contests
    • Song Contest
      • Enter Song Contest
      • Song Contest Winners
      • Rules and Deadlines
      • Meet the Judges
    • Lyric Contest
      • Enter Lyric Contest
      • Dream Day on Music Row
      • Lyric Contest Winners
      • 2026 Lyric Contest Judges
      • Rules and Deadlines
    • Road Ready Talent Contest
      • Enter Road Ready
      • Road Ready Winners
      • The Public’s Pick
      • Road Ready Rules and Deadlines
    • Hip Hop Contest
      • Enter The Beat4Beat Contest
    • Contest Promotions
  • Song Contest
  • Community
    • Subscribe to Magazine
    • Subscribe to Newsletter
    • Foundations Songwriting Course
    • Apply To Songwriting Camps
    • Become Songwriter Member
    • Access Membership Hub
    • Manage My Subscription/Membership
  • Shop
  • Watch
    • Watch on YouTube
Search
Login
Menu

Login

You are here:

  1. Home
  2. Features
  3. Behind The Song

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.

More stories

  • Noel and Liam Gallagher standing together

    Noel Gallagher’s Favorite Liam Vocal Performance Also Featured an A-List Movie Star Heartthrob 

    January 29, 2025, 12:48 pm

  • The Cheap Malfunctioning Guitar That Led to the Smashing Pumpkins’ Classic “Mayonaise”

    January 29, 2025, 10:43 am

  • Paul McCartney in leather jacket

    Behind the Meaning of Paul McCartney’s Other Assuage to a Child of a Beatle, “Little Willow”

  • The Story Behind the Eagles’ Tribute to Hollywood Icon “James Dean,” Co-written With Jackson Browne and J.D. Souther

    January 28, 2025, 7:32 am

  • Paul McCartney's Fascination With Birds in 3 Songs

    The Beatles Song Where Paul McCartney Was Trying to Sound Like Jimi Hendrix

    January 27, 2025, 5:47 pm

  • How Reba McEntire Bridged Country and Pop With “Whoever’s In New England”

    January 27, 2025, 1:54 pm

  • How an Amusement Park Ride and Rodgers and Hammerstein Inspired Dire Straits’ “Tunnel of Love” and its Links to Bruce Springsteen

    January 27, 2025, 11:29 am

  • What Was Neil Diamond’s First U.S. Top-40 Hit Single?

    January 27, 2025, 8:42 am

  • What Was the Last U.S. Top-40 Hit by Genesis?

  • The Musician That Pushed Joni Mitchell to Explore Songwriting

    The Bob Dylan Song That Made Joni Mitchell Say “Oh My God”

    January 26, 2025, 5:14 pm

  • How The Beatles’ “Michelle” Went From Boozy French Party Song To Smash Hit

    The True Story Behind “Please Please Me” by the Beatles

    January 26, 2025, 3:10 pm

  • It Came From the British Invasion: “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter,” Herman’s Hermits’ Charming Novelty Smash

    January 26, 2025, 3:00 pm

Load More
Congratulations. You've reached the end of the internet.

Follow American Songwriter for More Breaking News

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • instagram
  • pinterest
  • youtube

Trending Now

  • 4 of the Most Influential Black Country Artists of All Time

    4 of the Most Influential Black Country Artists of All Time

    Read More

  • 3 Pop Hits You Didn’t Realize Were Written by Rock Legends

    3 Pop Hits That I Bet You Didn’t Realize Were Written by Rock Legends

    Read More

  • 3 Classic Songs You’ve Heard a Thousand Times — But Not Like This

    3 Classic Rock Songs You’ve Heard a Thousand Times—but Not Like This

    Read More

  • 3 One-Hit Wonders From 1978 That Every 70s Teen Remembers

    Read More

  • Mamas and the Papas performing on the Ed Sullivan Show

    3 Grammy-Winning Classic Rock Icons From 1967 We Still Stan

    Read More

  • On This Day in 1976, Paul Simon Scored His Only Solo No. 1 Hot 100 Hit with His Wry Pop Classic “50 Ways To Leave Your Lover”

    On This Day in 1976, Paul Simon Scored His Only Solo No. 1 With a Wry Tutorial on How To Leave Your Lover

    Read More

become a member cta

Explore American Songwriter

© 2026 American Songwriter

  • American Songwriter: a Savage Ventures Brand
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • instagram
  • pinterest
  • youtube
Back to Top
Close
  • Features
    • Behind The Song
    • Digital Cover Exclusives
    • Interviews
    • The List
    • On This Day
    • Gear
    • Reviews
      • Album Reviews
    • Subscribe to Newsletter
      • Sign up for The Daily Co-Write
      • Sign up for the Sunday Soundbite
      • Sign Up for In The Round
  • Latest News
  • Contests
    • Song Contest
      • Enter Song Contest
      • Song Contest Winners
      • Rules and Deadlines
      • Meet the Judges
    • Lyric Contest
      • Enter Lyric Contest
      • Dream Day on Music Row
      • Lyric Contest Winners
      • 2026 Lyric Contest Judges
      • Rules and Deadlines
    • Road Ready Talent Contest
      • Enter Road Ready
      • Road Ready Winners
      • The Public’s Pick
      • Road Ready Rules and Deadlines
    • Hip Hop Contest
      • Enter The Beat4Beat Contest
    • Contest Promotions
  • Song Contest
  • Community
    • Subscribe to Magazine
    • Subscribe to Newsletter
    • Foundations Songwriting Course
    • Apply To Songwriting Camps
    • Become Songwriter Member
    • Access Membership Hub
    • Manage My Subscription/Membership
  • Shop
  • Watch
    • Watch on YouTube
  • About
  • Advertising
  • Contact
  • Sign In
  • Become a Member
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • instagram
  • pinterest
  • youtube
Login / Sign Up