All posts tagged "backstory"

  • The Real Story Behind Gretchen Wilson’s “RedNeck Woman”

    In our continuing weekly series of the greatest country songs ever written, we delve into the background of “Redneck Woman.” Follow us so you never miss a story. Gretchen Wilson is a country music singer and songwriter...

    • Posted September 11, 2023
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    The real story behind the song, “Beer For My Horses”

    If you are a fan of country music, you might have heard the song “Beer for My Horses” by Toby Keith and Willie Nelson. The song is a catchy tune that celebrates the idea of frontier justice...

    • Posted September 1, 2023
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  • The story behind “All my Rowdy Friends” by Hank Jr.

    The song “All my Rowdy Friends” by Hank Jr. is a classic country anthem that celebrates the joys of partying with friends. The song was released in 1981 as the lead single from his album Rowdy. It...

    • Posted July 10, 2023
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  • Backstory Willie Nelson

    “Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain” Willie Nelson’s 1975 album “Red Headed Stranger” was a game-changer for the country singer-songwriter. Before that, he had penned hits for others, but his solo career was floundering, and his label...

    • Posted March 18, 2023
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  • Marvin Gaye’s “Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)” Backstory

    Marvin Gaye’s “Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology)” is a poignant and powerful song that showcases Gaye’s ability to blend social commentary with soulful melodies. His growth as both a singer and a songwriter is on full display...

    • Posted February 22, 2023
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  • Barry Manilow “Copacabana”

    “Copacabana” is a classic song by Barry Manilow, released in 1978 as part of his album “Even Now.” The song tells the story of Lola, a showgirl who performs at the famous Copacabana nightclub in New York...

    • Posted February 6, 2023
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    Backstory: Fountain of Sorrow

    “Fountain of Sorrow” is a song written by Jackson Browne and released on his 1974 album “Late for the Sky”. Like many of Browne’s songs, this one is a reflection on the end of a relationship and...

    • Posted January 27, 2023
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  • Backstory: Leather and Lace

    “Leather and Lace” is a song written by Stevie Nicks and performed by her and Don Henley. It was released in 1981 as a single from Nicks’ solo album “Bella Donna”, and is a duet in which...

    • Posted January 26, 2023
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  • Backstory: Billy Joel. We Didn’t Start the Fire

    Billy Joel, “We Didn’t Start the Fire” 40 Years of World History in under 5 Minutes “We Didn’t Start the Fire” is Billy Joel’s 1990 number one hit referencing more than 100 headline-making events between 1949, the...

    • Posted July 7, 2018
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  • Ray Charles, “What’d I Say” Backstory

    “What’d I Say” is Ray Charles’s first Top 10 pop single and the greatest improvised song in rock & roll history. After playing every song he knew and still having 12 minutes to fill, Ray Charles composed...

    • Posted June 24, 2018
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