The Ronettes’ “Be My Baby”: A Pop Classic for the Ages

“Be My Baby” is a song written by Jeff Barry, Ellie Greenwich, and Phil Spector. It was first recorded by ...
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Otis Redding’s “These Arms of Mine”: A Soul Ballad for the Ages

“These Arms of Mine” is a soul ballad written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Otis Redding. It was released in ...
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“You’ve Got a Friend”: The Story Behind Carole King’s Classic Song

“You’ve Got a Friend” is a song written by American singer-songwriter Carole King. It was first recorded by King and ...
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“The End of the World”: One of Skeeter Davis’s Most Important Songs

“The End of the World” is a country song written by Arthur Kent and Sylvia Dee. It was first recorded ...
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“Seasons in the Sun”: The Story Behind the Hit Song

“Seasons in the Sun” is a song written by Belgian singer-songwriter Jacques Brel with the original French title “Le Moribond” ...
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“Buy Me a Rose”: The Song That Helped Kenny Rogers Make History

“Buy Me a Rose” is a song written by Jim Funk and Erik Hickenlooper and recorded by American country music ...
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“Follow Your Arrow”: Kacey Musgraves’ Anthem for Self-Acceptance

“Follow Your Arrow” is a country song written by Kacey Musgraves, Brandy Clark, and Shane McAnally. It was recorded by ...
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“Jolene”: The Song That Made Dolly Parton a Star

“Jolene” is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. It was released in October 1973 as the ...
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“My Love For You (Has Turned To Hate)”: One of Hank Williams’s Most Important Songs

“My Love For You (Has Turned To Hate)” is a song written and recorded by American country music singer Hank ...
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“Midnight Train to Georgia”: One of the Most Popular Soul Songs of All Time

“Midnight Train to Georgia” is a soul ballad written by Jim Weatherly and originally recorded by American singer-songwriter Gladys Knight ...
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