Musical musings from journalists, authors and members of the Songfacts community
Granville AutomaticElizabeth Elkins and Vanessa Olivarez of Granville Automatic talk about their songs inspired by the lost history of Nashville.Top 10 Songfacts of 2020A very "memorable" song tops the list, but the Top 10 Songfacts entries of 2020 also include one by a little-known Canadian singer, and another by a classic band whose hit made a meme-powered comeback. The Musical Impact Of 1984The author of Can't Slow Down: How 1984 Became Pop's Blockbuster Year, explains how and why that year stood out musically. Remembering John LennonExcerpts from the book John Winston Ono Lennon, where those who worked with him or were influenced by him reflect on his legacy. TV Show Episodes Named After SongsWhen episode names and song titles collide, great TV happens. We look at our favorite examples from shows like The X-Files, Cobra Kai, and Outlander. How Eddie Van Halen revolutionized rock guitarIn this excerpt from the book Shredders!, Adrian Belew and others who fell under his influence explain how Eddie Van Halen transformed rock guitar in the '70s the way Hendrix did in the '60s.
Granville AutomaticElizabeth Elkins and Vanessa Olivarez of Granville Automatic talk about their songs inspired by the lost history of Nashville.
Top 10 Songfacts of 2020A very "memorable" song tops the list, but the Top 10 Songfacts entries of 2020 also include one by a little-known Canadian singer, and another by a classic band whose hit made a meme-powered comeback.
Why Do They Still Sing About Mistletoe?Why do we still hear lyrics about kissing under the mistletoe in Christmas songs when most of us have never seen the plant in real life?
The Musical Impact Of 1984The author of Can't Slow Down: How 1984 Became Pop's Blockbuster Year, explains how and why that year stood out musically.
Remembering John LennonExcerpts from the book John Winston Ono Lennon, where those who worked with him or were influenced by him reflect on his legacy.
Queen Photos And The Stories Behind Them By Neal PrestonFive remarkable photos of Queen on tour and the stories behind them, courtesy of their longtime photographer, Neal Preston.
TV Show Episodes Named After SongsWhen episode names and song titles collide, great TV happens. We look at our favorite examples from shows like The X-Files, Cobra Kai, and Outlander.
How Eddie Van Halen revolutionized rock guitarIn this excerpt from the book Shredders!, Adrian Belew and others who fell under his influence explain how Eddie Van Halen transformed rock guitar in the '70s the way Hendrix did in the '60s.
Remembering Jimi Hendrix and John BonhamExcerpts from two books where notable guitarists and drummers share their thoughts on Jimi Hendrix and John Bonham.
Photographing Guns N' Roses 1986-1987A rare look at Guns N' Roses before Appetite For Destruction, when Axl was glammed-up and they seemed to be getting along.