Thom Donovan is a writer for American Songwriter, specializing in dissecting the meaning behind popular songs and albums. With a passion for music and a keen eye for storytelling, Thom brings readers on a journey through the lyrics and melodies that have shaped the music industry.
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Thom Donovan's coverage is heavily focused on music, particularly in-depth analysis of songs, songwriters, and albums. His profile feature and expert commentary indicate a preference for detailed insights into the music industry, with a particular emphasis on rock and pop genres.
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Halsey describes The Great Impersonator as a record made “in the space between life and death.” It follows her (Halsey uses she/they pronouns) 2021 album If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power
By: Thom Donovan
Long After Dark arrived a year after the launch of MTV. The music channel helped the band's single “You Got Lucky” become a hit in 1982 with a thematic video that set the standard for how rock bands used the era's most powerful marketing tool. Though it wasn't their first video, the cinematic treatment was groundbreaking and reportedly impressed even Michael Jackson.
By: Thom Donovan
Tom Petty's daughter Adria has curated a deluxe edition of Long After Dark . The reissue features previously unreleased tracks, giving the listener a chance to hear songs Petty nearly included on his fifth studio album in 1982.
In the Thanksgiving spirit, this list highlights four of the best “Thank You” songs.
Beck was a young man when he wrote “Lost Cause.” Youth can blind one from realizing how lucky they are to be alive. Still, the joy of love often requires the painful cost of loss.
By: Thom Donovan
When Chris Stapleton joined Justin Timberlake on stage at the 2015 CMA Awards , it seemed like he'd become a superstar overnight.
By: Thom Donovan
Pop stars, country stars, and rock stars become known for much more than their hit songs. Often, their instrument or fashion takes center stage over the music.
Drummer Tim “Herb” Alexander says health and mental struggles affected his decision to leave the band Primus. (Alexander suffered two heart attacks, one in 2014 and another in 2016.) Also, the rigors of a decades-long career as a touring drummer have taken a toll on his body.
By: Thom Donovan
On Willie Nelson's 76th studio album Last Leaf on the Tree , he follows in Johnny Cash's footsteps to confront mortality through songs.
Before Willie Nelson became a country legend, he wrote songs for other artists. The most famous from his early period is the country music standard “Crazy” by Patsy Cline.
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