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Jonathan Coulton to Perform New MST3K Theme

With the promise of a brand new, four-episode return to Mystery Science Theater 3000 for Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett, it’s safe to say fans are excited.
American Songwriter

The 1980s Starship Hit Originally Written as a Wedding Song That Grace Slick Never Understood: “I Don’t Believe the Lyrics”

I don’t like to sing songs where I don’t believe the lyrics,” said Slick of the Starship hit, written by Albert Hammond and Diane Warren.
Whiskey Riff

“It’s A Special Song”: Ernest Tried To Get Willie Nelson To Join Him & Lukas On The Last Track Of His New Album ‘Deep Blue’

Willie Nelson can be a tough get. Ernest recently returned to the Whiskey Riff Raff podcast, and the Nashville-based artist and songwriter had a story and anecdote for just about everything. He spoke ...

“It was John’s original inspiration, I think my melody, I think my guitar riff”: The story of one of The Beatles’ most poignant songs

Recorded over a four-week period, from 12 October to 11 November 1965, Rubber Soul is The Beatles’ first masterpiece, a ...
American Songwriter

Born on This Day in 1935, the Country Singer Who Penned One of Willie Nelson’s Signature Songs and Overcame a Neurological Disorder To Reclaim His Voice

Ninety-one years ago today, the country signer and songwriter who penned one of Willie Nelson's signature songs was born in Texas.