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Merle Haggard Said This 1971 Deep Cut Was the Most Cathartic To Write, Despite It Being Unpopular
“Huntsville” provided Merle Haggard with therapeutic release.
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Neil Young’s Bandmates Refused To Play This 1974 Song Live Because It Was Too Unsettling
“It’s just a f***ing song.”
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Is This 1983 One-Hit Wonder the Most 1980s Thing To Exist?
It’s at least in the Top 10 most 1980s things.
Behind The Song
We here at American Songwriter are obsessed with uncovering the meaning behind our favorite songs. Below, you’ll find deep dives into big hits, deep cuts, and everything in between.
