Steely Dan’s “Aja”: Eight Minutes of Genius
This Steely Dan masterpiece hits all the right notes. Let’s “deconstruct” it and see why.
10 Great Beatles Songs with Girl Names in the Titles
From “Michelle” to “Dear Prudence,” the Fab Four found inspiration in the opposite sex.
Jim Steinman: 10 Of His Greatest Lyrics
The late Jim Steinman was known for bombastic productions with Meat Loaf. But a closer look at his lyrics reveals a subtler side.
Nothing Petty About His Appeal
From his first album to his last, Tom Petty had a gut-level feel for the human condition that most songwriters would envy.
