American Songwriter

How Rotary Phones, Multiple Girlfriends, and the Sly & The Family Stone’s Classic “Hot Fun in The Summertime” Inspired Toto’s First Hit

"I constructed a little more of it," said David Paich, "and it was one of the first songs I brought down when we were testing out singers." ...

‘Sinners’ Gets an NPR Tiny Desk Concert That’s So Damn Good

Buddy Guy and Miles Caton don't summon any spirits, but listening to them together will make your day better. Just a few weeks until we see if Sinners takes any Oscars, and NPR wants to remind you its ...

The Funny Story Behind Anna Kendrick Recording Pitch Perfect’s ‘Cups,’ And How It Became A Hit

Anna Kendrick is more surprised than anyone that the song she used for her audition for Pitch Perfect became a top 10 hit.
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1991, the World Lost the Biggest Star of Honky Tonk’s Golden Age Who Launched the Careers of Multiple Legendary Musicians

Thirty-five years ago today, the world lost one of the most successful and influential artists of honky tonk's golden era.