The Time A Man Who Lost His Wife Asked Bono To Play “One Tree Hill” In Her Memory — And He Did, With Her Photo In His Hand

March 31, 2025

In the heart of a bustling city, there was a man named Thomas whose life had been turned upside down. Just a year ago, he had shared his days with…

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The Secret Recording Of Peter And Mary Trying To Rework A Harmony For “Stewball” — And Breaking Into Laughter

In a small, cozy studio tucked away in New York City, Peter and Mary found themselves surrounded by sheet music and a soft glow of warm lights. It was late…

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The Solo Bruce Wrote During A Thunderstorm — And Used For “Deserted Cities”

On a dark and stormy night, Bruce Springsteen found himself alone in his small New Jersey apartment, staring out at the raindrops racing down the window. Thunder rumbled in the…

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The Hometown Show In San Francisco Where Journey (The Band) Performed For Free

In the summer of 1978, the streets of San Francisco buzzed with excitement and anticipation. The Golden Gate Bridge loomed majestically over the city, its orange towers glimmering in the…

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The College Professor Who Opened Every Semester By Playing “Don’T Laugh At Me”

Every semester, as the autumn leaves began to fall and students shuffled into the lecture hall, Professor Harris would take his place at the front of the room with a…

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The Rare Photo Of Mellencamp Feeding Chickens At His Farm — Snapped Hours Before Writing “Rural Route”

In the early morning light of a crisp fall day, the world was waking up slowly around John Mellencamp’s farm in Indiana. The sun peeked through the trees, casting a…

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Billy Fury’S 1963 Poetry Notebook — Discovered And Published After His Death

In the spring of 1963, Billy Fury, the charismatic British pop singer, was at the peak of his fame. With his striking good looks and powerful voice, he captivated audiences…

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The First Draft Of “Rain On The Scarecrow” That Had A Farmer’S Suicide Note As A Verse

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows over the sprawling fields of Indiana, a worn-out farmer sat on the edge of his tractor, staring at the land…

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The Secret Note From Van To A Friend That Read, “Keep Walking. You’Ll Find Your Cyprus Avenue.”

It was a chilly autumn afternoon in a small town, where the leaves danced their way to the ground, swirling in colorful shades of orange and gold. The sun peeked…

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The Journalist Who Said Billy Fury Was “More Soulful Than Any American Import”

In the bustling streets of London in the early 1960s, music was alive with energy and excitement. The air was electric, filled with the sounds of rock ‘n’ roll that…

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