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Lyric Of The Week
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The Cars, “Touch And Go”
Ric Ocasek’s death last week roiled the music world, in large part because he was a true original.
Vern Gosdin, “Chiseled in Stone”
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The song is one of the legendary tearjerkers in country history because of the story behind the lyric.
The Police, “Synchronicity II”
Try and make a list of bands whose best album was their final album.
Gregg Allman, “Queen Of Hearts”
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"It’s one of my favorite songs that I have ever written," Allman said.
Jeff Buckley, “Grace”
“Grace is what matters in anything — especially life, especially growth, tragedy, pain, love, death," Buckley said.
Wanda Jackson, “Let’s Have A Party”
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The song helped open the door for women who were tired of letting the guys have all the fun.
The Stone Poneys, “Different Drum”
The writer was Michael Nesmith, a few years before he would become a member of the Monkees.
Buddy Guy, “Living Proof”
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Tom Hambridge's songwriting success alone, especially in the blues arena, eclipses that of most writers.
Jason Isbell, “Cover Me Up”
“That was a hard one for me to even get through without breaking down the first time."
Bruce Springteen, “Moonlight Motel”
Certain songwriters have the ability to craft something that feels timeless the moment it is released.
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