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World Cup Songs

World Cup Songs

The stories behind the World Cup songs, including the latest from Shakira

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

Fact or Fiction: Social Distortion

Fact or Fiction: Social Distortion

Were they named for a distortion pedal? Take this Fact or Fiction to find out.

Daniel Lanois

Daniel Lanois

The inside stories of songs he produced for U2, Peter Gabriel, and Bob Dylan

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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Stay by Lisa Loeb

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"Stay" by Lisa Loeb was the first #1 hit by an unsigned artist. It got a boost from Ethan Hawke, who got it into a movie he starred in called Reality Bites.

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Sinéad O'Connor

Sinéad O'Connor

Sinéad O'Connor's debut album built a buzz in the world of alternative music with tracks like "Mandinka" and "Troy," but her next one made her an unwitting pop star thanks to the megahit ballad "Nothing Compares 2 U," written by Prince.

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Songs used in Forrest Gump

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From the Vaults

Joan Armatrading

Joan Armatrading

The revered singer-songwriter talks inspiration and explains why she put a mahout in "Drop the Pilot."

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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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Fact or Fiction

Pearl Jam

Pearl Jam

Did the corduroy jacket come from the Gap? Is their biggest hit a cover song? Take this Fact or Fiction to find out.

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