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Posts tagged with Song Stories

Merry Christmas: How Ed Sheeran And Elton John Brought Harmony To The Holidays
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Merry Christmas: How Ed Sheeran And Elton John Brought Harmony To The Holidays

Spreading festive cheer with an instant classic, Ed Sheeran and Elton John’s big-hearted seasonal duet, Merry Christmas, is one for the ages.

Peaceful Easy Feeling: How Eagles Defined Their Laidback Image
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Peaceful Easy Feeling: How Eagles Defined Their Laidback Image

A landmark song for Eagles, Peaceful Easy Feeling has “a magical feel” that continues to cast its spell on generations of fans.

Madonna’s Material Girl Video: The Full Story Behind This Iconic Promo
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Madonna’s Material Girl Video: The Full Story Behind This Iconic Promo

With more than 100 million views on YouTube, Material Girl one of Madonna’s most iconic videos, arguably doing the most to define her image…

The Long Run: Behind The Song That Predicted Eagles’ Longevity
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The Long Run: Behind The Song That Predicted Eagles’ Longevity

The title song of Eagles’ sixth album, The Long Run was written in response to the shifting musical landscape of the late 70s.

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.

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