That Time Sturgill Simpson Played a Drug Song for a College Commencement
In 2014, Sturgill Simpson performed a newly released song that appeared to be about turtles or drugs or God at a college graduation ceremony.
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The Song Paul McCartney Wrote for Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart responded to an offhand comment by Paul McCartney to get the former Beatle to write “Mine for Me” for him.
Etta James: “Almost Persuaded” (Song of the Day)
Etta James took “Almost Persuaded,” the hit David Houston song, and made it her own.
Jackson Browne’s Double-Song Combo, “The Load Out/Stay”
In the late 1970s, Jackson Browne released the perfect duo of songs “The Load Out” and “Stay” to complete his live album about life on the road.
“Last Train to Clarksville” as a Protest Song?
One of the biggest hits recorded by The Monkees is “Last Train to Clarksville,” which was released in 1966. Many of us grew up singing along to the song without realizing it was written as a protest against the Vietnam War. Take the last train to Clarksville And I’ll meet you at the station, You … Continue reading ““Last Train to Clarksville” as a Protest Song?”