In20th Century Song StoriesbyKieran McGovern·Apr 27About (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons - Song Story & StructureA simple, sincere declaration of eternal love becomes a songbook standard. But songwriters failed to 'never part' after a copyright dispute.A response icon1A response icon1
In20th Century Song StoriesbyKieran McGovern·Mar 3After You’ve Gone — Origin StorySong that kick-started the Jazz Age. Written by two black Broadway songwriters & sang by the blonde Queen of the Blues
Michael Landman-Karny·Jul 8, 2025The Disappearing Act of Arthur Schwartz: Broadway Sophisticate, Hollywood CraftsmanThe history of the American musical, as we usually tell it, is shaped by a handful of names that act as epoch markers. Gershwin means the…
In20th Century Song StoriesbyKieran McGovern·Aug 5Days of Wine and RosesThe lonely night discloses/The Days Of Wine And Roses/And You
In20th Century Song StoriesbyKieran McGovern·Apr 21, 2025These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You)Unlikely romantic entanglement behind songbook staple
Allen Michie·Jan 2, 2025Review of “Snow!” by Stella ColeWould that all Christmas albums and EPs were like this one — they have a tendency to overstay their welcome ‘roundabout track 7. Stella…A response icon1A response icon1
Allen Michie·Dec 24, 2024An Introduction to Stella ColeIt’s fun to write about singer Stella Cole because it makes me feel like a copy writer for Variety circa 1940, with a pencil behind my ear…
In20th Century Song StoriesbyKieran McGovern·Jun 26Begin the BeguinePorter song that has always divided critical opinion
In20th Century Song StoriesbyKieran McGovern·Oct 8, 2023Lydia the Tattooed LadyStory of Groucho’s signature tuneA response icon1A response icon1
