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"She's filing her nails while they're dragging the lake." These intriguing lyrics by Elvis Costello are from "Watching the Detectives," a song that combines elements of punk and new wave...
show moreThese intriguing lyrics by Elvis Costello are from "Watching the Detectives," a song that combines elements of punk and new wave and highlights Costello's storytelling ability.
Verse ✍️ and Verve 💥: The Poetry of Popular Music 🎶
is an enthralling podcast that traverses the landscape of popular music from the 1960s to today. Exploring the art of lyrical craftsmanship, each episode delves into the poetic narratives of influential songwriters, spanning the spectrum from the revolutionary words of Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen's introspective genius to the emotive ballads of Adele and Kendrick Lamar's profound verses.
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