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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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When I'm 64 by The Beatles

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In The Beatles' "When I'm 64," Paul McCartney asks a woman if she'll still be there for him when he's 64. In 2006, he got his answer when shortly before his 64th birthday, he and Heather Mills separated.

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Backstreet Boys

Backstreet Boys

The Florida-based Backstreet Boys were a sensation in Europe before breaking into the American pop market with their hit single "Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)." They went on to become the best-selling American boy band of all time.

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Tom Bailey of Thompson Twins

Tom Bailey of Thompson Twins

Tom stopped performing Thompson Twins songs in 1987, in part because of their personal nature: "Hold Me Now" came after an argument with his bandmate/girlfriend Alannah Currie.

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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

The Police

The Police

Do their first three albums have French titles? Is "De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da" really meaningless? See if you can tell in this Fact or Fiction.

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