: Joan Jett explains how "Bad Reputation" was born from her frustration with labels that refused to sign her due to her "tough" image.
Anatomy of 55 More Songs: The Oral History of Top Hits That Changed Rock, Pop and Soul by Marc Myers is a deep dive into the creation of iconic tracks. Building on his popular Wall Street Journal column, Myers uses with original artists, songwriters, and producers to reveal the emotions and technical breakthroughs behind hits spanning from 1964 to the late 1990s. The "Why" Behind the Hits Anatomy of 55 More Songs by Marc Myersepub
: Elton John’s "Rocket Man" (as recalled by lyricist Bernie Taupin), Dionne Warwick’s "Walk On By," and Roberta Flack’s "Killing Me Softly with His Song". : Joan Jett explains how "Bad Reputation" was
: Donovan Leitch clears up decades of rumors by revealing "Sunshine Superman" was actually a love letter to his future wife, not an allusion to LSD. The "Why" Behind the Hits : Elton John’s
: Interviews with Keith Richards, Ozzy Osbourne, Elvis Costello, and Sheryl Crow provide "wonky" details on instrument models and recording tweaks that fascinate hardcore fans. Availability & Media Anatomy of 55 More Songs | Grove Atlantic
