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03.18.25

“The Axeman Cometh”: This Month in 1919, New Orleans Residents Play Jazz All Night to Placate a Serial Killer

By Lauren Boisvert
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09.21.23

Meaning Behind Brandi Carlile’s Breakthrough Hit “The Story”

By Jacob Uitti
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08.02.23

The Harmonious, Combative Story Behind the Songwriting Duo Simon & Garfunkel

By Jacob Uitti
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06.26.23

Behind the Meaning of the Ad Jingle Nursery Rhyme “Hot Cross Buns”

By Jacob Uitti
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06.07.23

Behind the Meaning of the Lazy Lullaby “Little Boy Blue”

By Jacob Uitti
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05.23.23

Meaning Behind Bob Dylan’s Timeless Protest Song “The Times They Are a-Changin'”

By Jacob Uitti
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05.09.23

Behind the Classic Perseverant Nursery Rhyme “Hickory Dickory Dock”

By Jacob Uitti
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04.06.23

The Story Behind the Joke Name Violent Femmes

By Jacob Uitti
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04.03.23

Behind the Meaning of “Patty-Cake, Patty-Cake, Baker’s Man”

By Jacob Uitti
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02.15.23

Meaning Behind the Song: “#41” by Dave Matthews Band

By Jacob Uitti
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02.14.23

Behind the Meaning of the Classic Song: “The Joker” by Steve Miller Band

By Jacob Uitti
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02.07.23

Behind the Band Name: Sly and the Family Stone

By Jacob Uitti