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Gram Parsons nearly self-destructed before releasing his debut album. ‘GP’ now stands as testament to the troubled singer’s unique talent.

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Grateful Dead’s ‘Terrapin Station’ album was a typically off-kilter bid for mainstream glory. Fans wouldn’t have had it any other way.

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From art-rock manifestos to cinematic ballads and era-defining anthems, the best David Bowie songs changed the face of music forever.

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Written by Prince and made famous by Sinéad O’Connor, Nothing Compares 2 U is a landmark song of love and loss. Here’s why.

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The UK’s Christmas number ones have ranged from classic holiday tunes to some surprisingly unseasonal songs. Here’s a complete run-down.

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David Bowie and Bing Crosby’s Christmas duet, Peace On Earth/Little Drummer Boy, has become a much-loved seasonal classic. Here’s why.

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Bringing some 60s R&B to the holiday season, Please Come Home For Christmas is a song that’s attracted covers from a wide range of artists.

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Why do we ‘deck the halls with boughs of holly’? And what is Deck The Halls’ history? This is the full story behind the Christmas carol.

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A 200-year-old nativity song that was born in Germany, Silent Night rapidly conquered the world to become a beloved Christmas favourite.

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Like a ghost from glam rock’s past, Christmas Time (Don’t Let The Bells End) saw The Darkness bring fun and revelry back into the pop charts.

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