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Don Barnes of 38 Special

Don Barnes of 38 Special

How they came up with their signature sound, and the stories behind hits like "Hold On Loosely" and "Caught Up In You"

Dolly Parton (1946-2026)

Dolly Parton (1946-2026)

The stories behind her songs, which span an incredible range

Songs that reference The Odyssey

Songs that reference The Odyssey

With selections from Steely Dan, The Police, Feist and Rush

Quiz: Grammar In Lyrics

Quiz: Grammar In Lyrics

Lyrics don't always follow the rules of grammar. Can you spot the ones that don't?

Phrases We Learned From Popular Songs

Phrases We Learned From Popular Songs

How our favorite songs taught us about Champagne Problems, Dirty Work, Freak Flags, Soft Options and other useful phrases

In The Studio For Raye's New Album

In The Studio For Raye's New Album

Chris Hill, who co-wrote nine songs on Raye's new album, tells us how they came together.

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Helter Skelter by The Beatles

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The first version of The Beatles' "Helter Skelter" was a 27-minute jam, so you can imagine what Ringo was going through pounding away on drums. To convince the guys he needed a break, he screamed, "I've got blisters on my fingers!" This was included on the fadeout.

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Cage the Elephant

Cage the Elephant

Cage The Elephant are from Kentucky but moved to the UK to build their fanbase, landing a hit there with "Ain't No Rest For the Wicked" long before it was released in America. They're in good company: Jimi Hendrix and The White Stripes were also first noticed in the UK.

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Songs about affairs

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Don Brewer of Grand Funk

Don Brewer of Grand Funk

The drummer and one of the primary songwriters in Grand Funk talks rock stardom and Todd Rundgren.

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Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, Massachusetts
Boston Tea Party by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band

This song starts in Boston with a tea party and takes us to the other end of the American Revolution.

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Yacht Rock Quiz

Yacht Rock Quiz

Christopher Cross with Deep Purple? Kenny Loggins in Caddyshack? A Fact or Fiction all about yacht rock and those who made it.

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