American Songwriter

Remember When: Tom Petty Shattered His Hand Over a Frustrating Song in 1984

Tom Petty couldn't get his song "Rebels" just right. In a 1984 session, he nearly punched his way to a career-damaging injury ...

9 Female-Written Songs That Completely Defined the 1980s

Have you ever listened to a song and wondered about the writer's intentions? Have you ever thought about who penned the ...