by Dictionary Scoop There’s a mixture of fiction and real life behind the people made famous by the hit songs on our list today. From classic rock ballads to catchy pop tunes, here are 12 famous songs that feature people’s names—and the stories behind them. 1-Johnny B. Goode – Chuck Berry We’ll start …
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Motown’s Move To LA Stifled The Magic
by Kevin Burton There is more than a little irony in the 1971 Jackson 5 song “Going Back To Indiana.” That makes for an easy choice to make Indiana a destination for our summer rock and roll road trip, Coast to Coast. For Coast to Coast we are talking rock and roll history, …
The Trippy Lyrics Of Strawberry Letter 23
by Kevin Burton From its carousel introduction to its abstract imagery lyrics, “Strawberry Letter 23” was, different. The song was released 45 years ago this month on Epic Records. You remember the tune? It was one of the quieter songs performed by the Brothers Johnson. Wikipedia says the 7-inch single was …
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Maroon 5 Makes My Old-School Playlist
by Kevin Burton Suppose you somehow learn that my copy of the “Billboard Book of Number One Hits,” only goes to June of 2003, “This Is The Night” by Clay Aiken. You say, “When’s your birthday? I’ll get you an updated copy.” Well thanks for that thought, but I’d rather have tube …
Why Lesley Gore Tunes Sound So Good
by Kevin Burton Do you know the connection between “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson and “It’s My Party” by Lesley Gore? I mean, beyond the fact that they were both number one hits. Believe it or not there is at least one. I just found out last week, and it explains some …
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