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The Piano John Used To Write “Imagine” And The Emotional Story Behind Its Preservation 0 (0)

April 1, 2025

In the summer of 1971, a white grand piano sat in the sunlit living room of John Lennon’s home in New York City. The piano wasn’t just an instrument; it…

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The Final Song He Played Alone In His Home Studio: “Wildflowers,” Stripped To A Whisper 0 (0)

The evening sun began to cast a warm, golden hue through the windows of Ethan’s home studio, a small, cluttered room filled with guitars, mixing boards, and scattered sheets of…

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The Spiritual Retreat Ann Wilson Took Before Writing “Nada One” 0 (0)

Ann Wilson stood at the edge of a serene lake, its waters shimmering under the soft glow of dawn. She had decided to take a break from the whirlwind of…

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The Day Led Zeppelin Refused To Release Singles — And Forced People To Experience The Full Albums 0 (0)

In the early morning light of March 1973, a wave of excitement swept over the music world. Led Zeppelin had just unleashed their new album, “House of the Holy.” Fans…

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The Mountain View Van Watched For Hours While Writing Lines For “Ancient Of Days” 0 (0)

Van sat on a weathered rock, the cool breeze tousling his hair as he gazed at the majestic mountain view before him. Towering peaks, dressed in the last hints of…

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The Drawing Of A Rainbow Peter Taped To His Mic Stand Every Show After 9/11 0 (0)

Peter stood backstage, his heart pounding like a drum. He could hear the crowd’s chatter as they anticipated the show. It was a sunny day in October 2001, just weeks…

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The Film Director Who Asked The Doobie Brothers To Score A Movie — And What Happened Instead 0 (0)

Once upon a time in the vibrant world of music and film, there was a director named Terry who had a brilliant idea for a movie. He envisioned a story…

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The Clash Fan Who Sent Them A Lock Of Hair And A Poem — And Got A Phone Call From Strummer Himself 0 (0)

In the summer of 1979, a devoted fan named Lucy, who lived in a small town in England, felt an intense connection to the music of The Clash. She would…

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The Mix-Up That Led To “Sexual Healing” Having Two Drum Tracks 0 (0)

Marvin Gaye was a musical legend, known for his smooth voice and heartfelt lyrics. In the early 1980s, he was working on a new album called “Midnight Love,” which would…

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The Lyric “You Plant A Demon Seed, You Raise A Flower Of Fire” From “The Fly” Was Inspired By A Street Preacher 0 (0)

Under the dim glow of a flickering streetlight, shadows danced around a small crowd gathered on the corner of Maple and Pine. A street preacher, wild-eyed and fervent, stood on…

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