American Songwriter

On This Day in 1975, the Eagles Went No. 1 With a Song Birthed in a West Hollywood Restaurant Booth

Released as the third single from 1974’s On the Border, “Best of My Love” gave the Eagles their first-ever Hot 100 ...

How a West Hollywood Restaurant Booth Inspired The Eagles' No. 1 Hit 'Best of My Love'

Fifty-one years ago today, the Eagles soared to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with "Best of My Love," their first No. 1 ...

Elton John's Most Personal Song Brought Him to Tears and Contains His Most Heartbreaking Lyrics

Tears fell as Elton John wrote one of his most heartfelt songs, capturing raw emotion and some of the most beautiful lyrics ...
American Songwriter

On This Day in 1977, the Eagles Were at No. 1 With a Love Song That Was a Veiled Commentary on the Music Industry

Forty-nine years ago today, the Eagles topped the Hot 100 with a song that was written as a commentary on love and fame.

Current Yield, Interstatelovesong Among Five For Busher

Klaravich Stables’ Current Yield has plenty to prove as she steps up in class off a winning debut for Saturday’s $200,000 Busher (L), a one-turn mile for sophomore fillies that attracted a field of ...