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Sometimes I Get a Strange Pain Inside: The Sad Story Behind the 1990’s Hit Song “Joey”

One of the great songs of the early 1990s was Concrete Blonde‘s “Joey,” which appeared on the band’s album Bloodletting (1990). Like many great works of art, “Joey” came out of real anguish felt by its writer, Concrete Blonde lead singer Johnette Napolitano. Although you may have sung along with lyrics like “Joey I’m not … Continue reading “Sometimes I Get a Strange Pain Inside: The Sad Story Behind the 1990’s Hit Song “Joey””

What Is the Meaning of the Song “Scarlet Ribbons (For Her Hair)”?

What is the song “Scarlet Ribbons (For Her Hair),” which has been recoreded by many artists, really about? While appearing to be a religious song, the message tells us something about parenthood and childhood.

Is Kris Kristofferson’s Greatest Song “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down”?

Kris Kristofferson got his big break with “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down,” which may be the greatest song ever written about loneliness.

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.

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.