Behind The Lyrics

Behind The Song

03.23.24

The Story Behind “Wishlist” by Pearl Jam and How It Started Out as an Experiment

By Al Melchior
Behind The Song

03.23.24

The Meaning Behind “Don’t Bring Me Down” by Electric Light Orchestra and the Mystery Lyric that Began as a Joke

By Thom Donovan
Behind The Song

03.23.24

The Story Behind “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys” by Waylon Jennings with Willie Nelson and How It Became a Legendary Duet

By Jay McDowell
Behind The Song

03.23.24

The Meaning Behind “Bad Romance” by Lady Gaga and Why ‘The Fame Monster’ Represented a New Chapter in Glam

By Thom Donovan
Behind The Song

03.22.24

The Reluctantly Political Meaning Behind Death Cab for Cutie’s “Gold Rush”

By Al Melchior
Behind The Song

03.22.24

As ‘Diamond Dogs’ Turns 50, the Meaning Behind “Rebel Rebel” by David Bowie

By Thom Donovan
Behind The Song

03.22.24

Just Need One More Hit: The Story Behind “Crumblin’ Down” by John Cougar Mellencamp

By Jay McDowell
Behind The Song

03.22.24

The Inner Exploration Behind Peter Gabriel’s “Digging in the Dirt”

By Al Melchior
Behind The Song

03.22.24

The Band Misfortune that Inspired “Fade to Black” by Metallica

By Bryan Reesman
Behind The Song

03.22.24

Defying the “Punk Rock Police”: The Story Behind “Train In Vain (Stand By Me)” by The Clash

By Jay McDowell
Behind The Song

03.21.24

With A Little Help From the Coppers: The Story Behind “Let’s Spend the Night Together” by The Rolling Stones

By Jay McDowell
Behind The Song

03.21.24

Images of the Old West: The Story Behind “Heroes and Villains” by The Beach Boys

By Jay McDowell