Posts tagged with Song Stories
Deck The Halls: The History And Meaning Behind The Beloved Christmas Carol
Why do we ‘deck the halls with boughs of holly’? And what is Deck The Halls’ history? This is the full story behind the Christmas carol.
Silent Night: The Story Behind The Christmas Song That Can Be Heard Every Year
A 200-year-old nativity song that was born in Germany, Silent Night rapidly conquered the world to become a beloved Christmas favourite.
Christmas Time (Don’t Let The Bells End): The Story Behind The Darkness’ Yuletide Classic
Like a ghost from glam rock’s past, Christmas Time (Don’t Let The Bells End) saw The Darkness bring fun and revelry back into the pop charts.
2000 Miles: Why Pretenders ‘ Beloved Christmas Song Still Goes The Distance
Pretenders ‘ Christmas song, 2000 Miles, sprang from tragic circumstances, yet Chrissie Hynde ‘s Yuletide staple remains a triumph.
Take It To The Limit: Behind The Song That Sent Eagles Supernova
Tapping into the darkness of 70s North America, Take It To The Limit was the song that ushered in Eagles’ ‘satanic country-rock period’.
Open Your Heart: The Story Behind Madonna’s First Art-Pop “Performance” Song
The fourth single from the ‘True Blue’ album, Open Your Heart found Madonna creating her most ambitious artistic statement yet.
Stairway To Heaven: The Story Behind Led Zeppelin’s Immortal Rock Classic
Intricate and ambitious, Stairway To Heaven was the song that elevated Led Zeppelin to rock’s highest pantheon. It still sounds godlike.
‘Bizarre Love Triangle’: How New Order Created Synth-Pop Perfection
A transcendent synth-pop song, Bizarre Love Triangle is a big part of New Order’s legacy, and it remains a firm fan favourite.
Rio: The Story Behind Duran Duran’s Most Celebrated Party Anthem
The 1982 hit single guaranteed to pack any dancefloor, Rio has proved to be Duran Duran’s most enduring song.
Sunday Sunday: The Blur Song That Lovingly Skewered British Tradition
With the song Sunday Sunday, Blur paid homage to British conventions while playfully sending up the very customs they respected.
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