“Vera” by Pink Floyd (1979)
Pink Floyd wrote the song in reference to Vera Lynn, also known as “The Forces’ Sweetheart”. The actress and singer-songwriter even performed “We’ll Meet Again” to the British Armed Forces!
“Chelsea Hotel #2” by Leonard Cohen (1974)
This song was released in the album New Skin for the Old Ceremony which came out in 1972. What was it about? The song was actually about a night he spent with Janis Joplin at Chelsea Hotel, the iconic New York building that has served as the residence of many artists, writers, and musicians!