1971 Carole King Song, By a Woman Who Said 'I Don't Kiss and Tell,' Hides a Famous Lover's Identity Forever

Carole King's "It's Too Late," one of the biggest singles of 1971 and a centerpiece of the Tapestry album, has a secret most listeners never even considered: the lyrics weren't written by King at all.

Sam Smith and the "gentle revolution" of "My Guy"

Rolling Stone writer Barry Walters, author of the music history "Mighty Real," says the latest ballad by British singer Sam Smith is a step forward from LGBTQ love songs being marginalized.

I thought I knew my favorite place in Houston. Then I realized why I kept going back.

Happiness in Houston is like the city itself. The beauty is often in unexpected places, in the moments that keep calling you ...

Joe Melson, 91, Dies; Wrote ‘Only the Lonely’ and Other Hits With Roy Orbison

Working together closely, the pair turned out more than 200 songs, including “Crying,” “Running Scared” and “Blue Bayou.” ...
American Songwriter

3 Carly Simon Songs That Were Inspired by Her Relationship With James Taylor

When two iconic writers get married, songs are bound to be written. Here are three Carly Simon songs that she wrote about ...
Us Weekly

Kelly Clarkson Breaks Down the Meaning Behind Her ‘Fun as Hell’ New Single ‘I’d Be Lyin”

Kelly Clarkson is breaking down the meaning behind her new single, “I’d Be Lyin’.”. Clarkson, 44, released the song on Friday ...