Photo by Shirlaine Forrest/WireImage In “Mimesis”, the Irish band Fontaines D.C. documents a broken connection. But the track may also be a road ... read more
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U2's "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me" from Batman Forever was nominated for both a Golden Globe for Best Original Song and a Razzie for Worst Original Song.
More facts about Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill MeAfter leaving her abusive husband, Ike, in dramatic fashion, Tina Turner had a resurgence as a solo artist, becoming one of the top acts of the '80s. Some of her songs, like "Private Dancer," are character studies, but others, like "Better Be Good To Me," reflect her experience.
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Paul Stanley on his soul music project, the Kiss songs with the biggest soul influence, and the non-make-up era of the band.
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This song starts in Boston with a tea party and takes us to the other end of the American Revolution.
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Did Eric Clapton really write "Cocaine" while on cocaine? This question and more in the Clapton edition of Fact or Fiction.
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I've always thought this song was about giving up one's childhood/innocence for hard work and money. "Take my place, have my seat, it's for free" = it's free to not have a job tying you down. But, of course, you don't make money. I think it's a regret of the writer to give up freedom for "security." Just my opinion. I love the Moodies -- I have seen them live over 10 times. ...