Martin Chilton

Articles by Martin Chilton

In Depth

The debut album by the ‘blueswailing’ British icons, ‘Five Live Yardbirds’ marked Eric Clapton’s first appearance on record.

In Depth

One of the most affecting live albums of the 80s, ‘Stand In The Fire’ finds a newly-sober Warren Zevon on blistering form.

List & Guides

Covering country, rock, jazz and Mexican tunes, the best Linda Ronstadt songs prove her to be one of the most versatile singers of all time.

In Depth

With his version of Mustang Sally, Wilson Pickett turned a minor R&B hit into one of the defining soul songs of the 60s.

In Depth

A song about ‘excess in America’, Hotel California kicked off one of Eagles’ finest albums – a record that has sold over 32 million copies.

In Depth

A Broadway song that was a hit for Gerry And The Pacemakers, You’ll Never Walk Alone is “a modern hymn” that still has the power to soothe.

In Depth

With all the hallmarks of The Four Seasons’ classic sound, Big Girls Don’t Cry has become a part of popular culture.

In Depth

With ‘His Band And The Street Choir’, Van Morrison recorded a classic album built on funky radio hits with “a positive vibe”.

List & Guides

Full of introspection and emotion, the best Neil Young songs are transcendental works that reach a higher plane.

A classic song recorded by over 500 artists, Stagger Lee was perhaps best captured by Wilson Pickett, who was dubbed “Stagger Lee incarnate”.

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