Have a line of music stuck in your head but can’t find the artist? Lyric Detective is dedicated to tracking down the songs behind those elusive hooks and half-remembered verses. We go beyond simple search results to identify the tracks you’re looking for, correcting common misconceptions and helping you reconnect with the music that’s been playing on repeat in your mind.
Song: Danny’s Song (1972) Artist: Loggins & Messina Album: Kenny Loggins with Jim Messina Sittin’ In (Columbia) Even though we ain’t got money are perhaps the most recognizable lyrics in the chorus of Danny’s Song, written by Kenny Loggins. Many people do not realize that Kenny Loggins was not always the king of the movie soundtrack. … Read more
The Pretenders Performing in 2007Brass in Pocket may be the most well-known Pretenders song, but since, like so much of the Pretender’s music, it has lived on so long, many people who hear it may have never heard of the Pretenders. Since the words “Brass in Pocket” are never sung in the song, many people think … Read more