Beyoncé: The Stories Behind the Songs: Every single track, explored and explained

by Annie Zaleski

Overview

Discover the full story behind every single song Beyoncé has ever released.

From Destiny's Child to Cowboy Carter, this is the definitive guide to one of music's greatest ever talents, covering hundreds of songs , hidden gems, soundtracks, cover versions and more.

See gorgeous, full—page photos of Beyoncé on tour and performing:

— Renaissance
— Cowboy Carter
— Homecoming
— B'Day
— I Am... Sasha Fierce

Award—winning music writer Annie Zaleski (Rolling Stone, Billboard, the Guardian) explores and explains the fascinating details of every song, from early group hit 'Say My Name' to solo work such as 'Crazy In Love' and 'Run The World (Girls)' — and including the all—conquering Cowboy Carter.

A journey through pop, hip—hop, R&B, gospel and even country, this is Beyoncé's story told through her incredible music.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781035426584
Publisher:	Welbeck Publishing Group Limited
Publication date:	09/23/2025
Series:	The Stories Behind the Songs
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 11.30(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Annie Zaleski is an award—winning, New York Times bestselling music author and journalist. Her work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Billboard, the LA Times, Salon and Time magazine. She has written several books on artists including Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and Duran Duran. Annie lives in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.