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Posts tagged with Song Stories

Starman: How David Bowie Landed A Legend-Making Song
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Starman: How David Bowie Landed A Legend-Making Song

With an earworm melody and an unforgettable TV performance, Starman became the song that brought David Bowie’s fame.

All The Lovers: The Kylie Minogue Song That United All Communities
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All The Lovers: The Kylie Minogue Song That United All Communities

The song that gave Kylie Minogue’s fan community its name, All The Lovers is also one of the Australian singer’s most celebrated singles.

Good Times: How Chic’s “Bang-Bang Boogie” Song Inspired Hip-Hop
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Good Times: How Chic’s “Bang-Bang Boogie” Song Inspired Hip-Hop

Boasting one of the most-sampled hooks in history, Chic’s funky disco song Good Times made waves and kick-started the art of sampling.

Hypnotize: The Story Behind The Notorious B.I.G.’s Mesmerising Song
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Hypnotize: The Story Behind The Notorious B.I.G.’s Mesmerising Song

Arguably The Notorious B.I.G.’s signature song, Hypnotize has become a byword for hip-hop and a definitive document of the bling era.

When Doves Cry: How Prince’s Genius Took Full Flight
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When Doves Cry: How Prince’s Genius Took Full Flight

The song that brought Prince to the world’s stage, When Doves Cry marked an epochal moment in pop-culture history.

Hand In Glove: How The Smiths’ Debut Single Made For A Perfect Fit
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Hand In Glove: How The Smiths’ Debut Single Made For A Perfect Fit

Laying the foundation for a stellar career, The Smiths’ Hand In Glove immediately slipped into indie fans’ hearts.

I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles): The Proclaimers’ Signature Song Still Walks Tall
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I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles): The Proclaimers’ Signature Song Still Walks Tall

It only took an hour to write, but I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) has become The Proclaimers’ definitive song.

Hungry Like The Wolf: Behind Duran Duran’s Feast For The Eyes And Ears
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Hungry Like The Wolf: Behind Duran Duran’s Feast For The Eyes And Ears

A revolutionary song that broke Duran Duran in the US, Hungry Like The Wolf changed everything for Britain’s New Romantic icons.

Light My Fire: The Story Behind The Doors’ Scorching Signature Song
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Light My Fire: The Story Behind The Doors’ Scorching Signature Song

It needed a user-friendly radio edit, but The Doors’ breakthrough song, Light My Fire, burned its way into the rock’n’roll history books.

Sheila Take A Bow: How The Smiths Turned To Face Their Final Curtain
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Sheila Take A Bow: How The Smiths Turned To Face Their Final Curtain

They didn’t know it at the time but, following the release of Sheila Take A Bow, The Smiths would make their last public performance.

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