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Behind The Song: “Crash Into Me” by Dave Matthews Band

A Boy Named Sue Behind The Song

Behind The Song: “A Boy Named Sue” by Johnny Cash

Behind The Song: Willie Jones’ New Feel-Good Anthem, “Get Low, Get High”

Leonard Cohen

Behind The Song: “Democracy” by Leonard Cohen

John Prine

Behind the Song: “Summer’s End” by John Prine

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Behind The Song: “The End Of The Innocence” by Don Henley

September 20, 2021, 9:23 am
Behind The Song: “Little Lies” By Fleetwood Mac

September 14, 2021, 9:24 am
Behind the Song: The Beatles’ Late-Period Standout “Don’t Let Me Down”
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Behind The Song: “Carolina In My Mind” by James Taylor

September 2, 2021, 10:25 am
Behind the Song: “You’re So Vain,” Carly Simon

August 30, 2021, 10:13 am
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Behind the Song: Sting, “Why Should I Cry For You”

August 21, 2021, 8:30 am
Behind The Song: “Centerfield” by John Fogerty

August 16, 2021, 7:53 am
Behind the Song: “At The End of The Bar” By Chris Young, Mitchell Tenpenny

August 13, 2021, 8:34 am
Behind The Song: “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” by Elle King & Miranda Lambert
Behind the Song: “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett

July 29, 2021, 9:22 am
Behind the Song: “Girl Goin’ Nowhere” by Ashley McBryde

July 28, 2021, 8:19 am
Behind the Song: “In Spite of Ourselves,” John Prine and Iris DeMent

July 23, 2021, 8:30 am

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