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“The Axeman Cometh”: This Month in 1919, New Orleans Residents Play Jazz All Night to Placate a Serial Killer

Meaning Behind Brandi Carlile’s Breakthrough Hit “The Story”

The Harmonious, Combative Story Behind the Songwriting Duo Simon & Garfunkel

Behind the Meaning of the Ad Jingle Nursery Rhyme “Hot Cross Buns”

Behind the Meaning of the Lazy Lullaby “Little Boy Blue”

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Meaning Behind Bob Dylan’s Timeless Protest Song “The Times They Are a-Changin'”

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The Story Behind the Joke Name Violent Femmes
Behind the Meaning of “Patty-Cake, Patty-Cake, Baker’s Man”

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Meaning Behind the Song: “#41” by Dave Matthews Band

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Behind the Meaning of the Classic Song: “The Joker” by Steve Miller Band

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Behind the Band Name: Sly and the Family Stone

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Behind the History and Meaning of the Metallica Song “Enter Sandman”

January 31, 2023, 1:32 pm
Behind the Name: Cardi B
Behind the Band Name: Daft Punk

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Behind the History and the Meaning of the Name (and Song): “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”

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Behind the History and Meaning of the Christmas Carol “Silent Night”

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