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Posts tagged with Song Stories

I Would Die 4 U: Behind Prince’s Declaration Of Self-Sacrifice
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I Would Die 4 U: Behind Prince’s Declaration Of Self-Sacrifice

A complex exploration of faith, family and psyche, I Would Die 4 U became an immortal part of Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ finale.

Sue (Or In A Season Of Crime): Behind David Bowie’s Killer Jazz Assault
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Sue (Or In A Season Of Crime): Behind David Bowie’s Killer Jazz Assault

Pushing David Bowie’s love of jazz music to the fore, Sue (Or In A Season Of Crime) was an uncompromising artistic statement.

End Of A Century: How Blur “Sorted The Art Of Songwriting”
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End Of A Century: How Blur “Sorted The Art Of Songwriting”

Evidence of Damon Albarn’s development as a songwriter, End Of A Century was as musically ambitious as it was lyrically arresting.

Our House: Behind Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young’s Era-Defining Hit
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Our House: Behind Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young’s Era-Defining Hit

Written by Graham Nash about life with Joni Mitchell, CSNY’s Our House symbolised domestic bliss for the hippie generation.

Hot For Teacher: Van Halen’s Lesson In Tongue-In-Cheek Rock
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Hot For Teacher: Van Halen’s Lesson In Tongue-In-Cheek Rock

Its promo video caused controversy, but Hot For Teacher found Van Halen once again at the top of the hard-rock class.

Oh Father: The Story Behind Madonna’s Most Revealing Ballad
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Oh Father: The Story Behind Madonna’s Most Revealing Ballad

A song from Madonna’s ‘Like A Prayer’ album, Oh Father redefined what a Madonna single could be, and it has enjoyed a surprising afterlife.

I Feel For You: The Prince Song That Gave Chaka Khan A Global Mega-Hit
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I Feel For You: The Prince Song That Gave Chaka Khan A Global Mega-Hit

Originally written by Prince, I Feel For You became a smash after Chaka Khan recorded a hip-hop-inspired version featuring Melle Mel.

Secret: The Revealing Story Behind Madonna’s Most Critical Reinvention
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Secret: The Revealing Story Behind Madonna’s Most Critical Reinvention

The lead single from Madonna’s ‘Bedtime Stories’ album, Secret realigned the “Queen Of Pop”’s musical career in the mid-90s.

Thinking Out Loud: How Ed Sheeran Wrote The Song That Changed Everything
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Thinking Out Loud: How Ed Sheeran Wrote The Song That Changed Everything

A timeless ode to everlasting love, Ed Sheeran’s Thinking Out Loud was a life-changing song that captured the hearts of millions worldwide.

Thursday’s Child: David Bowie’s Grown-Up Meditation On Days Gone By
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Thursday’s Child: David Bowie’s Grown-Up Meditation On Days Gone By

Introducing a new maturity to David Bowie’s writing, Thursday’s Child was a reflective song from an elder statesman of rock.

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