The difficult Radiohead song that reduced Thom Yorke to tears – and went on to be a viral smash

Inspired by seeing Jeff Buckley in concert, Thom Yorke wrote this stunning power ballad of sorts while under pressure to ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1994, This Country and Folk Icon Was at No. 1 With a Grammy-Winning Single That Features Trisha Yearwood Backing Vocals

November 19, 1994, is a historic day for Mary Chapin Carpenter. It was on this day that Carpenter was at the top of the charts with “ Shut Up And Kiss Me “. The song, written solely by Carpenter, and ...
American Songwriter

3 Songs From the 1980s With Secretly Shocking Lyrics

The 1980s were known for changing the game, and some shocking lyrics from songs of that era had some listeners clutching their pearls.

“When I brought up the talk box, everybody in the band laughed at me”: How Bon Jovi created their signature rock anthem

But in 1979, Child had his first taste of the big time when he co-wrote the Kiss song I Was Made For Lovin’ You with the band’s frontman Paul Stanley and producer Vini Poncia. This disco-influenced ...