Revisiting 'Ode to Billy Joe'—and the boy who jumped—50 years later

In this anniversary essay, author Michael Ferguson looks back at the 1976 film adaptation of Bobbie Gentry’s mysterious hit ...
American Songwriter

I’m Always in a Better Mood After Listening to These 3 Country Songs From 1973

In 1973, country music was at its peak. Embracing all kinds of songs, from love songs to sad songs, and everything n between, ...
American Songwriter

3 Folky Songs That Defined the 1970s Laurel Canyon Sound

These folky hit songs from the 1970s boast the Laurel Canyon sound; and one of them (somewhat) references the neighborhood ...

The story of Limp Bizkit's Nookie - and why it's a more poignant song than you might think

What seemed like a throwaway lyric tacked onto a catchy Bizkit banger actually had some profound meaning for Fred Durst ...