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Author Marc Myers details the origin of a hit song from Missouri native Sheryl Crow

Marc Myers book "Anatomy of 55 more Songs: The Oral History of Top Hits That Changed Rock, Pop and Soul " shares the story of how some of the biggest songs from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s.
Alyse Myers
Marc Myers wrote the book "Anatomy of 55 More Songs: The Oral History of Top Hits That Changed Rock, Pop and Soul."

Author Marc Myers had added more songs to his book "Anatomy of 55 More Songs: The Oral History of Top Hits That Changed Rock, Pop and Soul." The book includes the breakup story that Grammy-winning Missouri native Sheryl Crow sings about in her hit song "If It Makes You Happy."

In a follow up to "Anatomy of a Song: The Oral History of 45 Iconic Hits That Changed Rock, R&B and Pop," author Marc Myers released "Anatomy of 55 More Songs: The Oral History of Top Hits That Changed Rock, Pop and Soul."

In the paperback edition, set to be released in December, Myers includes three additional songs — digging into the inspiration behind the lyrics and how the songs were created.

Myers told KCUR's Up To Date how a religious poem inspired the song "Crystal Blue Persuasion," how a collaboration between Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin created the hit song "Rocket Man," and the meaning behind Missouri native Sheryl Crow's "If It Makes You Happy."

  • Marc Myers, author, "Anatomy of 55 More Songs: The Oral History of Top Hits That Changed Rock, Pop and Soul"
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