Sep 15, 2024 · Over 4K music fans have voted on the 12 Famous Songs With Surprising Back Stories, Ranked. Current Top 3: The Temptations - "I Wish It Would Rain", Led ...

Nov 5, 2024 · These songs with backstories that are more incredible than you might think will have you listening to the lyrics in a different way.

Dec 12, 2023 · We all know the feeling. You’re listening to your favorite song on repeat when all of a sudden, you realize that you have no idea what the song is actually about. Sure, you can recite the …

Oct 1, 2024 · As much as “White Christmas” resonated with the longing of American GIs and their loved ones during World War II, its own backstory is equally poignant. The song’s inspiration dates back to …

May 29, 2024 · So Reddit user Tangre79 decided to broaden their understanding of this complex art form and asked everyone on the platform to list some songs with devastating origin stories. From …

" Dancing in the Moonlight " is a song written by Sherman Kelly, originally recorded in 1970 by Kelly's band Boffalongo, and then a hit single by King Harvest in 1972, reaching No. 5 in Canada and No. …

Nov 15, 2023 · In honor of the posthumous release of the new album and the hit song “Bubbles Up,” here’s the backstory on the man who coined the phrase.

Oct 25, 2023 · The story of "Layla" by Eric Clapton including the meaning of the lyrics, how the song was written, and much more.

Dec 19, 2023 · Before we get into the origins and history of the song “Hallelujah,” it’s helpful to know the basics of the backstory upon which the song is based. The scandalous story is a tale of infidelity and …

Oct 31, 2025 · With ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ Queen recorded a song that broke all the rules, went on to break records, and continues to astonish.

The Backstory: How “Starlight” turned into Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” We all know of Michael Jackson ’s “Thriller” as one of the most iconic songs of the 1980s. But the song started out very differently.

" Tonight You Belong to Me " is an American popular song, written in 1926 by lyricist Billy Rose and composer Lee David. The first ever recording was made by Irving Kaufman in 1926 on Banner …

Jan 20, 2022 · The song "Escape (The Piña Colada Song)" is easy to sing along with even if it is about attempted infidelity. Here is the real backstory behind the tune.

4 days ago · This is one of those Christmas songs with multiple verses, like “Away in a Manger.” The first time I heard it was on one of the Christmas somg slection albums my father used to get free …

Feb 15, 2024 · Despite the sunny disposition of the song, songwriter Sherman Kelly had quite a tragic inspiration that spurred him to pen this hit.

Oct 15, 2024 · Taking to TikTok, @kadyroxz shared her reaction to learning the song's backstory. Sharing a video of her staring in shock with the song in the background, she wrote: "Me every time I …

Dec 11, 2025 · Uncover the captivating story behind Eric Clapton's timeless song 'Layla.' Explore the inspiration and journey of this iconic track.

Jul 2, 2021 · These are the songs that were born out of tragedy and heartbreak caused by real events. There are plenty of tearjerker songs, but some songs hold extra emotional weight. George Michael - …

Sep 30, 2024 · Ghanaian dancehall musician, Stonebwoy has unveiled the backstory behind his latest music collaboration with Amsterdam-based guitarist and producer Ginton, titled ‘Jejereje’. Stonebwoy …

" Layla " is a song written by Eric Clapton and Jim Gordon, originally recorded with their band Derek and the Dominos, as the thirteenth track from their only studio album, Layla and Other Assorted Love …