Archive for April 2025

The Reunion With A Former Schoolteacher Who Once Doubted His Career Choice 0 (0)

April 1, 2025

As the sun dipped behind the horizon, casting a warm glow over the small town of Maplewood, Sarah stood outside the familiar brick building of her old high school. It…

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How Heart Opened For Led Zeppelin β€” And What Robert Plant Whispered Backstage 0 (0)

It was the summer of 1977, and Heart was on the verge of greatness. The band, led by the powerful voices of sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson, had just released…

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The Songwriting Circle In Laurel Canyon That Crosby Described As β€œSpiritual Warfare” 0 (0)

In the vibrant hills of Laurel Canyon during the late 1960s, a group of talented musicians gathered to create magic through their art. This place was not just a neighborhood;…

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The Librarian Who Found Billy Fury Writing Lyrics In The Poetry Aisle 0 (0)

In a small, dusty library tucked away on a quiet street, the shelves were lined with stories waiting to be discovered. It was a typical Tuesday afternoon when I, a…

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The Friendship Between Simmons And Johnston That Held The Band Together 0 (0)

Simmons and Johnston met in a cramped garage during their freshman year of high school, surrounded by old amps and dusty guitars. The two were an unlikely duo: Simmons, with…

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The Fan Who Played β€œFor Baby (For Bobbie)” At Their Wedding And Mailed The Video To Paul 0 (0)

In a small town where everyone seemed to know one another, there was a young woman named Mia who had grown up listening to her favorite artist, Paul Williams. From…

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How A Painting Inspired Elton John To Write β€œBlue Eyes” 0 (0)

On a warm afternoon in the spring of 1975, Elton John strolled through an art gallery in Los Angeles, trying to escape the pressures of fame that had quickly engulfed…

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The Retirement Show That Wasn’T β€” And How The Doobie Brothers Kept Going 0 (0)

As the sun dipped low on the horizon, casting a warm glow over the stage, anticipation buzzed in the air like electricity. It was supposed to be a night of…

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The 3 A.M. Songwriting Session That Led To A Surprise Hit With Ed Sheeran 0 (0)

It was a chilly night in London, the kind of night where you could almost see your breath in the air. The clock struck 3 a.m., and while most of…

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The Famous Elton John Lyric That Started As A Joke In An Email 0 (0)

It was a chilly evening in early February 1976 when a playful email buzzed into Elton John’s inbox. Nestled among the usual notes from friends and managers, this one stood…

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