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Posts tagged with Song Stories

1999: Behind The Prince Song That Started A New Era In Pop Music
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1999: Behind The Prince Song That Started A New Era In Pop Music

Inspired by Nostradamus’ prophesies for the end of the world, Prince’s 1999 song pointed to a bold new future for pop music.

‘Photograph’: How Nickelback’s Signature Ballad Became A Classic Meme
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‘Photograph’: How Nickelback’s Signature Ballad Became A Classic Meme

As a nostalgic ode to their hometown, Photograph became one of Nickelback’s biggest songs and birthed an internet sensation.

“Heroes”: The Triumph And Despair Behind David Bowie’s Anthemic Song
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“Heroes”: The Triumph And Despair Behind David Bowie’s Anthemic Song

Life-affirming or fatalistic? The David Bowie song ‘Heroes’ has been interpreted all ways – and it even changed the course of world politics.

(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman: Aretha Franklin’s Song Of Discovery
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(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman: Aretha Franklin’s Song Of Discovery

A song inviting multiple readings, (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman became an anthem in Aretha Franklin’s hands.

She’s Lost Control: How Joy Division Let Loose Their Creative Genius
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She’s Lost Control: How Joy Division Let Loose Their Creative Genius

So good they recorded it twice, Joy Division’s She’s Lost Control is a stark post-punk classic that still sounds like the future.

Player’s Anthem: Behind Biggie And Junior M.A.F.I.A.’s Meisterwerk
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Player’s Anthem: Behind Biggie And Junior M.A.F.I.A.’s Meisterwerk

Under guidance from The Notorious B.I.G., Junior M.A.F.I.A. made their mark with Player’s Anthem, a classic slice of 90s hardcore hip-hop.

Ashes To Ashes: How David Bowie Put Major Tom’s Epitaph Into Song
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Ashes To Ashes: How David Bowie Put Major Tom’s Epitaph Into Song

Returning to the character that first brought him fame, Ashes To Ashes found David Bowie ‘wrapping up’ his past.

Save A Prayer: The Story Behind Duran Duran’s Heavenly Song
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Save A Prayer: The Story Behind Duran Duran’s Heavenly Song

With an iconic music video filmed in Sri Lanka, Save A Prayer became Duran Duran’s biggest UK success to date in the summer of 1982.

WAP: Behind Cardi B And Megan Thee Stallion’s Sex-Positive Anthem
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WAP: Behind Cardi B And Megan Thee Stallion’s Sex-Positive Anthem

As controversial as it was catchy, WAP saw Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion build on a hip-hop tradition of women expressing sexual power.

Into The Groove: The Story Behind Madonna’s Floor-Filling Song
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Into The Groove: The Story Behind Madonna’s Floor-Filling Song

The best-selling of Madonna’s many UK hits, Into The Groove helped ‘Desperately Seeking Susan’ become one of the 80s’ most iconic movies.

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