During his early years writing in New York’s Brill Building, Neil Diamond developed a reputation that puzzled many around him. He would complete songs—fully structured, polished, and ready—only to discard…
In 1976, Bob Marley survived a violent attack that could have easily hardened him. Shot during an assassination attempt at his home in Kingston, Marley was wounded along with members…
In later interviews, David Cassidy spoke with unusual honesty about why so many of his relationships failed. The reason, he admitted, wasn’t a lack of affection or intention. It was…
From the outside, Bay City Rollers looked inseparable. Onstage, Les McKeown and Eric Faulkner smiled, joked, and performed with the ease of close companions riding the same wave of success.…
Why Tom Jones Spoke Up — And Why This Message Matters More Than Music For more than sixty years, Tom Jones has been defined by powerful performances, unmistakable vocals, and…
“Song Sung Blue” was written in minutes, yet it has lasted for decades. That contrast is central to its legacy. Neil Diamond’s song did not rely on complexity, lyrical density,…
“Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” was written with a sense of playful defiance. Rather than reinforcing traditional gender roles, the song deliberately flipped them—turning familiar phrases and behaviors on…
“I Am… I Said” did not begin as a statement of confidence. It began as a confession. Neil Diamond later revealed that the song was born from deep loneliness experienced…
When “What’s Love Got to Do with It” was first offered to Tina Turner, she rejected it. The song didn’t align with how she saw herself at the time, and…
“Sweet Caroline” began as a simple love song—personal, melodic, and intimate. Yet decades after its release, it experienced a second life that few songs ever achieve. Through sports crowds, it…