American Songwriter

The Meaning Behind “In My Room” by The Beach Boys and Why It’s a Major Inspiration for Other Artists

It was a sign of things to come. The Beach Boys had begun a steady run of top-10 hits with “Surfin’ U.S.A.” and “Surfer Girl.” Songs about the sun and sand were clicking all over the nation. The next ...
Rolling Stone

‘In My Room’ With John Fogerty

John Fogerty performs Creedence Clearwater Revival classics in the latest installment of Rolling Stone’s “In My Room,” a new IGTV series in which musicians perform from their homes in the wake of the ...