Petula Clark
Petula Clark Song list
- A Sign Of The Times (1966)
- Color My World (1967)
- Cut Copy Me (2012)
- Don't Sleep In The Subway (1967)
- Downtown (1964)
- I Know a Place (1965)
- My Love (1966)
- Reflections (2013)
- Sailor (1961)
- The Cat In The Window (The Bird In The Sky) (1967)
- This Is My Song (1967)
More Songfacts:
I Guess That's Why They Call It The BluesElton John
"I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues" by Elton John was written for the sister of actress Rene Russo. Bernie Taupin, who wrote the lyrics, was married to Rene's sister, Toni.
How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By YouMarvin Gaye
"How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You" by Marvin Gaye was inspired by Jackie Gleason's saying, "How Sweet It Is!"
Master Of PuppetsMetallica
When Metallica performed in China in 2013, they were not allowed to play "Master of Puppets."
You Are Not AloneMichael Jackson
Michael Jackson's 1995 song "You Are Not Alone" was the first single in US history to enter the Billboard Hot 100 chart at #1
The JokerSteve Miller Band
The "pompatus of love" from the Steve Miller song "The Joker" comes from a line in a '50s doo-wop song Miller misheard: "puppetutes of love."
Piano ManBilly Joel
Billy Joel is surprised that "Piano Man" is so successful. He called it "an old, long song about a guy at a depressing piano bar."
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Thomas DolbySongwriter Interviews
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The Truth Is Out There: A History of Alien SongsSong Writing
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Janis Ian: Married in London, but not in New YorkSong Writing
Can you be married in one country but not another? Only if you're part of a gay couple. One of the first famous singers to come out as a lesbian, Janis wrote a song about it.