Beyoncé the Stories Behind the Songs: Every Single Track, Explored and Explained

By Annie Zaleski

Discover the full story behind every single song Beyonc 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 besides.

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 her most recent masterpieces, albums Renaissance and the all-conquering Cowboy Carter.

A journey through pop, hip-hop, R&B, gospel and now country, this is Beyonc 's story told through her incredible music.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1035426587
• ISBN13: 9781035426584
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Welbeck
• Length: 240 Pages