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Posts tagged with Song Stories

Beautiful Stranger: The Story Behind Madonna’s ‘Austin Powers’ Movie Hit
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Beautiful Stranger: The Story Behind Madonna’s ‘Austin Powers’ Movie Hit

Joining a long line of illustrious Madonna soundtrack contributions, Beautiful Stranger made itself at home in the hearts of fans and critics.

When Doves Cry Facts: 10 Things You Need To Know About Prince’s Seminal Pop Masterpiece
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When Doves Cry Facts: 10 Things You Need To Know About Prince’s Seminal Pop Masterpiece

Prince’s hit ‘Purple Rain’ song When Doves Cry changed the game in the 80s. These ten facts reveal exactly why that was.

‘A Sky Full Of Stars’: How Coldplay Embraced EDM For Their Euphoric Single
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‘A Sky Full Of Stars’: How Coldplay Embraced EDM For Their Euphoric Single

Guided by their faith in the universe, Coldplay’s team-up with Avicii on A Sky Full Of Stars saw the planets align for a galaxy-sized hit.

Take It Easy: The Full Story Behind Eagles’ Debut Single
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Take It Easy: The Full Story Behind Eagles’ Debut Single

Opening Eagles’ debut album, Take It Easy was a career-making introduction to the group – but the song is not as laidback as it seems.

Boys Keep Swinging: Behind David Bowie’s Critique Of Male Privilege
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Boys Keep Swinging: Behind David Bowie’s Critique Of Male Privilege

One of many David Bowie songs to challenge assumptions about gender, Boys Keep Swinging was an art-pop triumph when it was released in 1979.

Tequila Sunrise: How Eagles Wrote Their First Truly Classic Song
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Tequila Sunrise: How Eagles Wrote Their First Truly Classic Song

The song that kick-started the Don Henley and Glenn Frey partnership, Tequila Sunrise ushered in a new dawn for Eagles’ core artistic force.

Rock’n’Roll Suicide: Behind The David Bowie Song That Foretold Ziggy’s Doom
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Rock’n’Roll Suicide: Behind The David Bowie Song That Foretold Ziggy’s Doom

Closing the ‘Ziggy Stardust’ album, the song Rock’n’Roll Suicide was arguably David Bowie’s first theatrical masterstroke.

‘Regret’: How New Order’s Classic Single Turned Turmoil Into Triumph
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‘Regret’: How New Order’s Classic Single Turned Turmoil Into Triumph

They were tired of the music business, yet New Order still created one of their greatest guitar-based songs in the shape of Regret.

Don’t Stop: The Story Behind Fleetwood Mac’s Enduring Hit Song
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Don’t Stop: The Story Behind Fleetwood Mac’s Enduring Hit Song

Written by Christine McVie as a plea for optimism, the song Don’t Stop is an ageless rock classic from Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours’ era.

Chain Reaction: How Diana Ross Sparked A Renaissance In The 80s
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Chain Reaction: How Diana Ross Sparked A Renaissance In The 80s

Written by Bee Gees and performed to perfection by Diana Ross, Chain Reaction updated the 60s girl-group sound for a new pop era.

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