Ever wondered what the writers were thinking about when they wrote your favorite song? Check out storybehindthesong.net. This is one of those sites that I'm surprised hasn't been around a lot longer. The only drawback is that it focuses solely on the country genre - not a problem at all if you're a fan like me. What puts the site over the top is the sheer amount of writers who have participated. You're not getting the fringe here - we're talking "He Stopped Loving Her Today" and "It's 5 o'clock Somewhere" kinds of songs. All I have to say is somebody needs to do this in the CCM market...
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September 05, 2007
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Posted by: JanetRN | September 18, 2007 at 03:51 PM
Hey a simple search and I found out that none other than BROOKS COWAN of Brooks and Dunn owns that site. I'll work on getting us a CCM version today (LOL)
Posted by: JanetRN | September 13, 2007 at 11:34 AM
Sounds like a very interesting site. I've noticed a lot of artists seem to want to shy away from specific meanings. I never have really understood that, so it's encouraging to hear there is such a site and that so many participate.
Maybe you and Downhere could start a CCM site. We can all help recruit. LOL I know Downhere does this on their blogs already.
I know... you don't have enough to do. LOL
Posted by: Melanie | September 10, 2007 at 06:13 PM
This sounds like a WONDERFUL addition to ThirdDay.com, glad you suggested it!! Thanks and looking forward to seeing that up and running soon! :)
Posted by: Christy | September 08, 2007 at 05:09 PM
Mark, I'm sure by now you have heard, but just in case I'll mention it.
Madeleine L'Engle dies last night not too far from where my feet have landed.
I know she meant a lot to you, as well as scored of others. She will be missed.
Posted by: Seth Reese | September 07, 2007 at 05:48 PM
Somewhere out there is a site dedicated to the stories behind Paul Simon songs. (I know, enough with The Simon! I'm on a kick lately.)
As for CCM songs, I would think you have the inside track on that...
Posted by: MrsJason | September 06, 2007 at 09:40 AM