Stories
Song stories
The history behind songs in our catalog.
The synth line that went around the world
How a Minneapolis studio project turned into one of the best-known dance records ever made.
Funkytown · Steven Greenberg
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A one-night story that never ends
The Outfield’s 1986 single became one of the most enduring songs of its decade.
Your Love · The Outfield
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From a soundcheck riff to a stadium chant
How The White Stripes’ opening track on Elephant became a global terrace anthem.
Seven Nation Army · Meg White
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A Sting melody, reimagined for a new generation
Juice WRLD’s breakthrough single built a modern heartbreak anthem on a classic guitar line.
Lucid Dreams · Juice WRLD
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A salsa classic inside a global pop hit
Why Omar Alfanno’s name sits on the songwriting credits of Shakira’s “Hips Don’t Lie.”
Hips Don’t Lie · Omar Alfanno
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A duet that crossed every border
Shakira and Maluma’s playful 2016 collaboration became a Latin pop landmark.
Chantaje · Maluma
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A fan favorite with a guest scream
Pierce the Veil’s Selfish Machines standout, featuring Touché Amoré’s Jeremy Bolm.
Caraphernelia · Pierce the Veil
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The song that became a promise
How a two-minute opening-credits number turned into one of film’s most enduring friendship songs.
You’ve Got A Friend In Me · Randy Newman
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A love letter with a wink
Randy Newman’s sunny ode to Los Angeles became the city’s victory anthem.
I Love L.A. · Randy Newman
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One song, three lives
Written by Randy Newman, first cut by The Animals, and taken to No. 1 by Three Dog Night.
Mama Told Me Not To Come · Randy Newman
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A flood, a song, and a second life
Randy Newman’s portrait of the Great Mississippi Flood found new meaning decades later.
Louisiana 1927 · Randy Newman
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A roar, not a whisper
The PRISM lead single that became an anthem of self-belief.
Roar · Katy Perry
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A whistle heard around the world
benny blanco co-wrote the 2011 smash that gave Maroon 5 a new sound.
Moves Like Jagger · benny blanco
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