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Bruce Springsteen's "Glory Days" Has an Unheard Fourth Verse'Here's Why the Boss Cut It From the Track

6+ hour, 30+ min ago  (159+ words) Melanie A. Davis is a musician, writer, and radio technician based in western Kentucky. While attending Murray State University for music business with a vocal performance emphasis, she began performing original jazz-folk across the eastern half of the United States and…...

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americansongwriter. com > 3-times-british-rockers-found-their-sound-in-america

3 Times British Rockers Found Their Sound in America

5+ day, 7+ hour ago  (280+ words) Sometimes, home is where the heart is. Music can transport us far beyond where our feet can wander, offering a second home of sorts shaped by our musical tastes. So if you were a British rock-obsessed teen in the 50s, America…...

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americansongwriter. com > country-star-launches-new-video-series-to-help-combat-veteran-suicide

Country Star Launches New Video Series To Help Combat Veteran Suicide

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (428+ words) Sadly, the Department of Veterans Affairs constantly works to save the lives of veterans who find themselves going down a dark road. Looking at the numbers, in 2022 alone, over 6, 400 veterans took their lives. That comes to an average of 18 deaths…...

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americansongwriter. com > 3-iconic-songs-that-were-banned-by-the-bbc-for-your-anti-establishment-playlist

3 Iconic Songs That Were Banned by the BBC for Your Anti-Establishment Playlist

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (234+ words) These three songs were each banned by the BBC for very different reasons, some of which were straight-up ridiculous in their reasoning. If you want to put together a solid anti-establishment playlist, consider tossing these three tracks into the mix. How…...

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americansongwriter. com > on-this-day-in-2017-the-eagles-sued-a-mexican-hotel-california-for-allegedly-cashing-in-on-their-iconic-hit

On This Day in 2017, the Eagles Sued a Mexican "Hotel California" for Allegedly Cashing in on Their Iconic Hit

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (304+ words) In a complaint filed in the Central District of California court, the'Eagles'alleged that owners of the 11-room hotel'located in Todos Santos, Mexico'falsely encouraged visitors to believe that it is indeed the "lovely place" name-checked in the Grammy-winning song. According to…...

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americansongwriter. com > remember-when-iggy-pop-nearly-joined-ac-dc-in-1980-after-bon-scott-death

Remember When Iggy Pop Nearly Joined AC/DC in 1980, Following Death of Bon Scott?

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (369+ words) Shortly after the death of frontman'Bon Scott'in February 1980, and before the band recruited former Geordie singer'Brian Johnson,'Iggy Pop'briefly considered joining'AC/DC. "They had a manager many years ago when I hadn't reformed The Stooges, I hadn't moved to England, and…...

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americansongwriter. com > charley-crockett-says-country-music-should-be-taking-notes-from-bad-bunny

Charley Crockett Says Country Music "Should Be Taking Notes" From Bad Bunny

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (13+ words) American Songwriter...

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americansongwriter. com > brian-wilson-beach-boys-co-founder-and-musical-pioneer-dead-at-82

Brian Wilson, Beach Boys Co-Founder and Musical Pioneer, Dead at 82

11+ mon, 3+ week ago  (345+ words) Brian Wilson, legendary co-founder of the American pop group, the Beach Boys, and musical pioneer, died on June 11, 2025, at 82 years old. He was nine days shy of his birthday. Wilson, in addition to his two brothers, Carl and Dennis, Mike…...