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Posts tagged with Song Stories

Partyman: How Jack Nicholson Inspired Prince’s Hit ‘Batman’ Song
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Partyman: How Jack Nicholson Inspired Prince’s Hit ‘Batman’ Song

Written as a theme song of sorts for The Joker in Tim Burton’s ‘Batman’, Partyman was inspired by a meeting between Prince and Jack Nicholson.

Forever Young: How Alphaville’s New Wave Classic Became A TikTok Trend
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Forever Young: How Alphaville’s New Wave Classic Became A TikTok Trend

A decades-old song turned Gen Z favourite, Alphaville’s 1984 hit Forever Young is experiencing a massive resurgence on TikTok.

Cherish: The Story Behind Madonna’s Perennial Summer Hit
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Cherish: The Story Behind Madonna’s Perennial Summer Hit

Adding some light to the shade of the ‘Like A Prayer’ album, Cherish is a firm fan favourite notable for its classic promo video.

Celebration: The Story Behind Madonna’s 2000s Dancefloor Classic
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Celebration: The Story Behind Madonna’s 2000s Dancefloor Classic

Capping another decade of dancefloor classics, Celebration is the song that asserted Madonna’s continued chart dominance in the 2000s.

Panic: Behind The Smiths Song That Took A Swipe At 80s Pop Culture
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Panic: Behind The Smiths Song That Took A Swipe At 80s Pop Culture

Anthemic and outspoken, The Smiths’ 1986 single Panic took a scathing look at the world and said plenty to fans about their lives.

Wicked Game: Behind Chris Isaak’s Song Of Obsessive Love
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Wicked Game: Behind Chris Isaak’s Song Of Obsessive Love

Intoxicating and cinematic, Wicked Game is the song that kick-started Chris Isaak’s career, and it endures as a classic to this day.

D.J.: How David Bowie’s Disco Satire Critiqued Celebrity Culture
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D.J.: How David Bowie’s Disco Satire Critiqued Celebrity Culture

David Bowie’s ‘cynical’ response to disco music, D.J. was a warped dance song that looked at the changing face of celebrity in the late 70s.

Coffee & TV: Behind Graham Coxon’s Beloved Blur Song
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Coffee & TV: Behind Graham Coxon’s Beloved Blur Song

The Blur song that put Graham Coxon in the spotlight, Coffee & TV found the guitarist seeking refuge from ‘this big, bad world’.

‘Panama’: The Story Behind Van Halen’s Classic Car Song
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‘Panama’: The Story Behind Van Halen’s Classic Car Song

Always popular, if sometimes lyrically misunderstood, Panama is a rip-roaring rocker that remains one Van Halen’s greatest songs.

Diamond Dogs: David Bowie’s “Pre-Punk” Gang Song Explained
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Diamond Dogs: David Bowie’s “Pre-Punk” Gang Song Explained

Introducing the title characters of his 1974 album, the song Diamond Dogs saw David Bowie try ‘to evolve a new street gang’ ahead of punk.

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