Autobiographical Songs
The 42nd Street New York Public Library during its construction in 1908. (Library of Congress)
Benham Jones here for Corny O'Connell today. The New York Public Library was officially dedicated on this date back in 1911. If your music collection were arranged like a library, there would be a section of autobiographical songs. What songs might we find there? Share your favorite songs that songwriters wrote about themselves. We'll spin a set after 9 a.m.
Songs played:
Tori Amos - "Me and a Gun"
10000 Maniacs - "Verdi Cries"
Loretta Lynn - "Coal Miner's Daughter"
Amy Winehouse - "Rehab"
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