American Songwriter

Patsy Cline Almost Passed on This Song That Made Willie Nelson Believe He Was a Real Songwriter

Patsy Cline almost passed on recording "Crazy", a song written by Willie Nelson, which made him believe he was a songwriter.
American Songwriter

The Song Glenn Frey Co-Wrote for Neil Young Collaborator Nicolette Larson, Later Covered by J.D. Souther, Then George Strait for a Film

When Neil Young was looking for a female vocalist in 1977, he called his neighbor, Linda Ronstadt, who recommended Nicolette Larson.

Inside Marianne Faithfull’s final gift to the world: ‘She was a force’

A remarkable new docudrama starring Tilda Swinton and George MacKay, along with the late artist herself, does long-overdue justice to the musician who for years was belittled and reduced to a subject ...

5 Hit Songs You Might Not Know Were Written By Bob Dylan

From "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" to "Make You Feel My Love," these Bob Dylan hits are better known by their covers.

Alfie Boe releases single paying tribute to late Stone Roses bassist Mani

The 52-year-old’s new song Face Myself, which comes from a forthcoming album of the same name, sees him reflect on the ...

20 legendary 1980s hits that are now karaoke mainstays

Stacker consulted Billboard, Time Out, and other expert music sources to determine 20 of the most iconic karaoke songs from ...

Remembering Otis Redding: How His Song Hit No. 1 Posthumously 58 Years Ago

Fifty-eight years ago today, a legendary 1968 song hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the first time. Otis Redding's '(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay' has gone on to be celebrated as one of the ...