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Dolly Parton (1946-2026)

Dolly Parton (1946-2026)

The stories behind her songs, which span an incredible range

Songs that reference The Odyssey

Songs that reference The Odyssey

With selections from Steely Dan, The Police, Feist and Rush

Quiz: Grammar In Lyrics

Quiz: Grammar In Lyrics

Lyrics don't always follow the rules of grammar. Can you spot the ones that don't?

Phrases We Learned From Popular Songs

Phrases We Learned From Popular Songs

How our favorite songs taught us about Champagne Problems, Dirty Work, Freak Flags, Soft Options and other useful phrases

The Five Songs With The Best Drumming Of All Time

The Five Songs With The Best Drumming Of All Time

Kenny Aronoff, who did that Jack & Diane drum break, makes his picks

In The Studio For Raye's New Album

In The Studio For Raye's New Album

Chris Hill, who co-wrote nine songs on Raye's new album, tells us how they came together.

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Don't Stop Believin' by Journey

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The "Don't Stop Believin'" resurgence started when the Journey song was used in a roller skating scene of the 2003 movie Monster.

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Run-D.M.C.

Run-D.M.C.

Run-D.M.C. broke down barriers and brought rap into the mainstream with songs like "It's Like That" and "My Adidas." Their Aerosmith collaboration "Walk This Way" showed how rap and rock could blend together and find a common audience.

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Songs about healing

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Donald Fagen

Donald Fagen

Fagen talks about how the Steely Dan songwriting strategy has changed over the years, and explains why you don't hear many covers of their songs.

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Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, Massachusetts
Boston Tea Party by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band

This song starts in Boston with a tea party and takes us to the other end of the American Revolution.

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90s Metal

90s Metal

Test your metal - Priest, Maiden, and Beavis and Butt-head show up in this one.

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