Before you hit play on Darius Rucker’s massive country hit, you might be surprised to learn that this simple little ditty has a history far deeper than its 2013 chart-topping run. While Rucker took “Wagon Wheel” to the top of the Billboard Hot Country charts and snagged a Grammy for it, the song’s journey from … Read more
I read a curious line about the White Stripes song Seven Nation Army on American Songwriter: “There’s no disputing that the White Stripes’ “Seven Nation Army” is better known for its iconic guitar line than its lyrics.” (1) Now, I’m not aware of any statistical database from which you could mine such revelations, but are … Read more
Song: I Write Sins Not Tragedies (2005) Artist: Panic! At The Disco Album: A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out (Decaydance Records/ Fueled By Ramen/ADA) I Write Sins Not Tragedies appeared on the first album by Panic! at the Disco. The band is variously described as EMO, electropunk, baroque, or pop-rock. The album was released on September 27, … Read more