Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images A rumor about Tom Petty's "American Girl" suggests the song was inspired by a tragic death, and its lyrics seem... read more
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More facts about My Ding-a-LingBefore changing his name to Yusuf Islam in 1977, Cat Stevens wrote introspective tunes like "On The Road To Find Out" and "Wild World" that ushered in the singer/songwriter era.
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This is one of most heartfelt, genuine and moving songs that I have heard. I used to get emotionally overwhelmed listening to the anguish and angst expressed by Brett when describing how unfair life seems and how he questions God to explain to him how some people have it so bad while others so good. It is spot on when it talks about how the so-called spiritual healers take advantage, how wars leave deep emotional scars on a soldier, how difficult it becomes to cope with the pain of losing someone you care about. Ultimately, it shakes your inner core and makes you wonder why is there so much misery, poverty, and pain in life. Why is it that only a mile away there are people who can afford to drink from the golden cup while others literally h...