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Posts tagged with Song Stories

Too Shy: The Story Behind Kajagoogoo’s Definitive 80s Pop Song
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Too Shy: The Story Behind Kajagoogoo’s Definitive 80s Pop Song

Kajagoogoo’s Too Shy sold millions around the world, but as the band tell Dig!, the song’s phenomenal success threatened to overwhelm them.

Little Red Corvette: The Story Behind Prince’s Breakthrough Song
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Little Red Corvette: The Story Behind Prince’s Breakthrough Song

Prince’s breakthrough song, Little Red Corvette outpaced the competition with its exploration of casual sex.

Baker Street: How Gerry Rafferty Cooked Up A Soft-Rock Masterpiece
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Baker Street: How Gerry Rafferty Cooked Up A Soft-Rock Masterpiece

With one of the most iconic saxophone hooks in rock history, Gerry Rafferty’s hit 1978 song, Baker Street, has been beloved for decades.

Frozen: The Song That Fuelled Madonna’s Surprise Sonic Revolution
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Frozen: The Song That Fuelled Madonna’s Surprise Sonic Revolution

Marking a turning point for Madonna, Frozen was a hypnotic electro ballad that launched the ‘Ray Of Light’ album perfectly.

In Your Eyes: How Kylie Honed Her Perfect Pop Vision
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In Your Eyes: How Kylie Honed Her Perfect Pop Vision

How do you follow one of the biggest-selling singles of all time? Kylie Minogue had an ace up her sleeve with 2002’s In Your Eyes.

Beetlebum: Behind The Song That Saved Blur’s Career
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Beetlebum: Behind The Song That Saved Blur’s Career

A creative leap at a crucial moment, Beetlebum was the song that proved Blur could transcend Britpop’s trappings.

Ceremony: The Song That Turned Joy Division Into New Order
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Ceremony: The Song That Turned Joy Division Into New Order

New Order’s classic debut single, Ceremony featured lyrics from Ian Curtis, bridging the group’s Joy Division past with post-punk’s future.

Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?: How Rod Stewart Flirted With Disco
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Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?: How Rod Stewart Flirted With Disco

With a club-ready groove to swoon over, Rod Stewart’s 1978 disco-rock crossover, Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?, remains a timeless classic.

In The Air Tonight: How Phil Collins Created His Thunderous Solo Song
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In The Air Tonight: How Phil Collins Created His Thunderous Solo Song

With a thunderous drum break which reinvigorated 80s pop-rock, Phil Collins’ debut single, In The Air Tonight, influenced a whole generation.

Where Are We Now? The Story Behind David Bowie’s Shock Comeback
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Where Are We Now? The Story Behind David Bowie’s Shock Comeback

Released without warning on his 66th birthday, Where Are We Now? found David Bowie reconnecting with his fans after years of silence.

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