It’s no news that, ever since Eve’s influence on visitors to the Garden of Eden was put in writing, women have been a chief source of inspiration to authors, poets and songwriters throughout history.

Pop culture author Michael Heatley’s “The Girl in the Song” (October 2010 release) reveals the female sources of inspiration to the songwriters of rock music’s signature tunes. Who is the Hollies’ “Carrie Ann?” Which “Uptown Girl” is Billy Joel singing about? Where did “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” hang out? This handy reference should help clear up the meaning behind song lyrics you’ve probably misunderstood since day one.

If the the author doesn’t get around to it this time, perhaps volume two will shed some light on those “Bad Girls” Don immortalized back in 1983.