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02.22.24
The Meaning Behind “Waiting on a Friend” by The Rolling Stones and Why It Took Almost a Decade to Complete
By
Jim Beviglia
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02.22.24
The Meaning Behind “Overkill” by Men at Work and How Worries About the Band’s Success Inspired It
By
Jim Beviglia
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02.22.24
The Meaning Behind “Mr. Soul” by Buffalo Springfield and the “Trick of Disaster” that Inspired It
By
Al Melchior
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02.22.24
The Meaning Behind “Martha My Dear” by The Beatles and the Canine that Inspired It
By
Jim Beviglia
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02.22.24
The Meaning Behind “Dial Drunk” by Noah Kahan and Why His Songs Have Connected with His Audience
By
Thom Donovan
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02.21.24
The Meaning Behind “I Left My Wallet in El Segundo” by A Tribe Called Quest
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Jim Beviglia
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02.21.24
The Meaning Behind “Smooth Operator” by Sade and Why It Remains One of Their Most Iconic Tracks
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Jim Beviglia
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02.21.24
The Meaning Behind (the Tender Ballad!) “So Tired” by Ozzy Osbourne
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Jim Beviglia
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02.21.24
The Meaning Behind “The Emperor’s New Clothes” by Sinéad O’Connor and the Rock Band It Takes a Shot at
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Jim Beviglia
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02.21.24
The Meaning Behind “Barely Breathing” by Duncan Sheik and Why He Segued into Musical Theater
By
Bryan Reesman
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02.21.24
The Improvised Meaning Behind “One Week” by Barenaked Ladies
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Bryan Reesman
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02.20.24
The Meaning Behind “California Gurls” by Katy Perry and What the Title’s Spelling Is An Homage to
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Thom Donovan
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