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Posts tagged with Song Stories

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.

I’m Every Woman: The Story Behind Chaka Khan’s Empowerment Anthem
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I’m Every Woman: The Story Behind Chaka Khan’s Empowerment Anthem

Chaka Khan has said she ‘grew into’ her signature song, I’m Every Woman. Here’s why it speaks to everyone – regardless of gender.

Constant Craving: How k.d. lang Created Perfect Hymn To Desire
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Constant Craving: How k.d. lang Created Perfect Hymn To Desire

A song that k.d. lang was ‘reluctant to sing’, Constant Craving is beloved by fans drawn to its mix of vulnerability and pleasure. Here’s why…

Good Times Bad Times: The Story Behind Led Zeppelin’s First US Single
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Good Times Bad Times: The Story Behind Led Zeppelin’s First US Single

Sharp, accessible and full of classic-rock hooks, the John Paul Jones-penned song Good Times Bad Times gave Led Zeppelin lift-off in the US.

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