American Songwriter

It’s All About the Melody: Two Beatles Songs That Michael Jackson Thought Didn’t Need Lyrics

Michael Jackson thought these two Beatles songs could go without lyrics, because their melodies were so superb.

‘Song Sung Blue’ Review: Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson Form a Neil Diamond Tribute Act in a Film as Sentimental as His Music

Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson start a Neil Diamond tribute band in the new movie 'Song Sung Blue.' Read our review.

David Bowie’s Forgotten 1977 Song Wasn’t a Hit — Until 'Stranger Things' Made It Iconic

A long-forgotten Bowie classic from 1977 suddenly exploded in popularity after its powerful appearance in Stranger Things.

Is Authenticity in Country Music a ‘Load of Bullshit’? Joshua Hedley Says Yep

Joshua Hedley's new album 'All Hat' is a tribute to Western swing; the Nashville musician says the authenticity argument in country is 'bullshit.' ...
American Songwriter

3 Nostalgic Songs From the 1960s That Influenced the Person You Became

If you grew up in the 1960s, these nostalgic songs might have had a hand in influencing the kind of person you grew up to be.
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This Is Every Hip-Hop Song and Album That Has Gone Diamond in Music History

Several of the most lauded hip-hop songs in music history have achieved diamond status—10 million sold or more—according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). For these celebratory ...