Category: Great Songs
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The Evolution of I’m Not Your Steppin’ Stone
Have you heard the totally hip 60s hit I’m Not Your Steppin’ Stone? It transports us to an imaginary cool scene with mini skirts, Afghan coats, and dancers doing the Watusi. It’s the best! If you know the song, you’ve probably heard the version by The Monkees. But did they write it? Let’s find out! […]
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What is the Story of 99 Red Balloons?
The first time many Americans heard 99 Red Balloons, it was probably sung in German in 1983. The hit was far from the only popular work to imagine the devastation awaiting a hair-trigger society. That same year, films like War Games made an accidental nuclear holocaust a believable reality. So who wrote 99 Red Balloons, […]
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Who is “You’re So Vain” Written About?
Shrouded in secrecy for 50 years, the subject of the hit song You’re So Vain remains partly a mystery. Since its release in 1972, music fans and critics have wondered about the identity of the self-absorbed man. We found out more about this great oldie and discovered what we could about the mystery surrounding it. […]
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Who is the Gold Dust Woman?
Gold Dust Woman is a well-known song in our popular culture, even appearing in the movie Practical Magic starring Sandra Bullock. However, we have many questions about the hit’s origin and meaning. It’s a haunting and beautiful song, but with quite a few interpretations. We dug around the Internet to learn more about the song […]
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Who Is Sharona, Anyway?
Do you remember the first time you heard My Sharona? Maybe you heard it when it first came out in the late 70s. Or perhaps you first heard it while watching the movie Reality Bites in the mid-90s. No matter when you initially heard it, it’s the type of song you don’t forget. Read on […]
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Is Harper Valley P.T.A. a True Story?
In 1968, Harper Valley P.T.A.’ launched a virtually unknown songwriter and an unknown songstress into the country music spotlight. It was the first single recorded by a woman to hit #1 on Billboard’s country and pop charts. It also won both a Grammy and a CMA award and sold over six million copies. Who wrote […]
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Who is “Go Your Own Way” Written About?
In December 1976, “Go Your Own Way” was the first track released from the Fleetwood Mac Rumours album. It quickly became the group’s first Top 10 single and elevated the band to new heights. But what was the driving force behind the song? Who created the iconic “hard to find the beat” sound? Let’s find […]
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This Classic Hit is More Relevant Than Ever
The hit song “What’s Up?” rings as true today as it did in 1993. 4 Non Blondes lasted only a short while, but they left an enduring mark on 90s music. They expressed through their lyrics what people were feeling at the time. And it’s not unlike the feelings we’re experiencing in our current times. […]
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This is Now My Absolute Favorite Version of My Sharona
You’ve probably heard the song, but have you heard the cover by Veruca Salt? My Sharona is one of the most easily identifiable rock songs of the late 70s. The all too catchy lyrics have inspired dozens of pop parodies, including Weird Al Yankovic’s My Bologna. So, what is it about Veruca Salt’s cover of […]
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What Ever Happened to Looking Glass?
Are you wondering who Looking Glass is after reading the title? If you didn’t know the hit song Brandy from the 70s, you probably heard it on Guardians of the Galaxy when it came out. Yes, Looking Glass is the band behind Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl.) But what happened to them? Were they a […]
