Why John Lennon’s Liverpool Peers Thought He’d End Up a “A Genius or a Tramp”

Sixty-three years ago today, bluegrass legends Flatt and Scruggs were at No. 1 for the first and only time with a classic theme song. The post On This Day in 1963, Bluegrass Greats Flatt and Scruggs Were at No. 1 With a Classic TV Theme…

These three classic rock songs are all interpreted very literally, despite being unpinnable poetic works. Revisit them. The post 3 Classic Rock Songs Fans Took Way More Literally Than Intended appeared first on American Songwriter.

These one-hit wonders might sound pleasant on the surface. But dive into the lyrics, and the songs become much darker. The post 4 One-Hit Wonders That Sound Pleasant but Actually Have Scary or Downright Depressing Backstories appeared…

Luke Combs makes a heartfelt gesture after a grieving fan’s TikTok reaches him, promising a special night at Notre Dame Stadium. The post “I Got You”: Luke Combs Makes a Heartfelt Promise To Grieving Fan Ahead of Notre Dame Stadium Show…

The Rolling Stones might not have stuck to country music permanently, but that doesn't mean these three songs aren't on par with some classics. The post 3 Country Songs by The Rolling Stones That Proved They Could Play With the Best of…

These pop stars could have enjoyed lasting careers, but they quit the biz at the height of their fame. Here's why they made the choice to leave. The post 3 Pop Stars Who Quit the Industry at the Height of Their Fame appeared first on…

"In the beginning, I was Buddy Holly’s nemesis. He’d say, 'Who is this kid Anka, pushing me off the charts?'" The post Paul Anka Wrote the Final Song Buddy Holly Recorded, Released a Month Before His Death and Covered 20 Years Later by Don…

A great rock song doesn't always require a wall of sound. These classic hits from the 1990s proved one could rock with an acoustic guitar. The post 4 Acoustic Songs From the 1990s That Actually Rock appeared first on American Songwriter.