Posts tagged with Song Stories
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
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
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
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
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.
Burning Up: Behind The Madonna Classic That Lit Up The Dance Charts
Part of the demo collection that scored Madonna a record deal, Burning Up remains a fascinating outlier among her early hits.
Girls & Boys: How A Disco Pastiche Gave Blur Their Breakthrough Hit
With its canny lyrics and irresistible beat, Girls & Boys is the career-making song that crowned Blur the kings of Britpop.
Tender: The Full Story Behind Blur’s Cathartic Love Song
The perfect collaboration between Damon Albarn and Graham Coxon, Tender revealed a whole new side of Blur’s songwriting.
Rebel Rebel: Behind The David Bowie Song That Kissed Goodbye To Glam Rock
Marking David Bowie’s final flirtation with glam rock, Rebel Rebel has proved to be a surprisingly enduring – and mutable – song.
Nothing Compares 2 U: The Full Story Behind Prince’s Incomparable Love Song
Written by Prince and made famous by Sinéad O’Connor, Nothing Compares 2 U is a landmark song of love and loss. Here’s why.
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