story behind the song

R.E.M. was one of the hottest alternative acts of the 80s and 90s. One of their hits, "Losing My Religion" wasn't about religion at all. In this edition of Brent's 'Behind the Song Story', I explain what the song is really about and why lead-singer Michael Stipe was surprised that it became a hit.

In the latest edition of Brent's 'Behind The Song Story', the spotlight is on Toto's 1982 "Rosanna", which was release 33 years ago this week. Many people believe the song was written about actress Rosanna Arquette. Was it? Well, the answer is yes...

In this episode, Brent shares the 'Behind the Song Story' of Journey's classic ballad "Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'".

Here’s the latest in my ‘Behind The Song Story’ video series. This time I look at the story behind the big charity song “We Are The World”. The song was release 30 years ago this month. Find out how the idea came about and what it took to get all those mega stars in one room to record the song in one night...

Here's the second in my new video series called 'Behind The Song Story' where I take a look at the story behind some of the great songs of the past and present. Today the spotlight is on the song "Our Lips Are Sealed" by the Go-Go's.

This is the first video in my new series where I take a look at the story behind some great songs of the past and present. Today, we look at the story behind Poison's 80's classic power ballad "Every Rose Has Its Thorn".