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Who is the Original Candle in the Wind About?

From Elton John’s Goodbye Yellowbrick Road album, Candle in the Wind pays tribute to a famous actress who died of a drug overdose. She became an icon for millions and …

An illustration of a woman covering her face with cloth, so all you see is her eyes, signifying the song In Your Eyes.

Who Is Peter Gabriel’s “In Your Eyes” About?

In Your Eyes has to be one of the most iconic hits to come out of the 80s. If your mind doesn’t flash to that scene in that movie, we’ll …

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7 Great Songs About Psychos

We’ve noticed a crazy number of songs about psychos. It’s certainly a fascinating subject that makes excellent fodder for songwriting. But which ones are the greatest? Take a walk on …

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Who Did Aerosmith Write “Dude Looks Like a Lady” About?

The song, Dude Looks Like a Lady is a #14 hit by the rock band Aerosmith off their 1987 album Permanent Vacation. The band knew it would be controversial. And …

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7 Songs About Monsters

How many songs about monsters do you think exist? It’s a popular topic with as many versions, twists, and scenarios as you can imagine. This genre explores many themes, from …

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7 Songs About Ice Cream

It’s summertime, and there’s no better way to enjoy the sun and heat than with a playlist of ice cream songs! Ice cream songs have been sung for decades. Some …

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Is Maggie May a Real Person?

Rod Stewart released the rock classic Maggie May in 1971. It was an international hit, and DJs still play it regularly on the radio. In fact, you’ve probably sung along …

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The Worst Bob Dylan Song from Each Decade

Bob Dylan is so prolific that he must have some “worst” songs. Let’s face it. With over 500 tunes to his credit, they can’t all be great. Right? Today, we’re …

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Was Alabama’s Song of the South Banned?

“Song, song of the south. Sweet potato pie and I shut my mouth.” Were these lyrics sung by the band Alabama banned? There’s an interesting backstory here. Let’s dig into …

Illustration of the Bee Gees as writers of the song, Islands in the Stream.

Who Wrote Islands in the Stream (Hint: It Wasn’t Dolly or Kenny)

Islands in the Stream topped the charts when it came out in 1983. Released by Kenny Rogers on his album Eyes That See in the Dark, the song fits the …