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Posts tagged with Song Stories

4 Minutes: The Story Behind Madonna’s Quickie With Justin Timberlake
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4 Minutes: The Story Behind Madonna’s Quickie With Justin Timberlake

4 Minutes was a first for Madonna – inviting Justin Timberlake into the studio, the “Queen Of Pop” shared the billing on one of her records!

Let’s Dance: The Story Behind David Bowie’s Floor-Filling Hit Song
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Let’s Dance: The Story Behind David Bowie’s Floor-Filling Hit Song

A genre-spanning tribute to Black-music history, Let’s Dance was the song that made David Bowie a pop giant.

Summer Holiday: The Story Behind Cliff Richard’s Shining Hit Song
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Summer Holiday: The Story Behind Cliff Richard’s Shining Hit Song

Released at the peak of his fame, Cliff Richard's Summer Holiday is a classic pop song that’s no mere romantic fling - it lasts forever.

‘The Unknown Soldier’: The Story Behind The Doors’ Potent Anti-War Song
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‘The Unknown Soldier’: The Story Behind The Doors’ Potent Anti-War Song

Recorded at the height of the Vietnam War, ‘The Unknown Soldier’ was The Doors’ most political song, striking a chord at home and abroad.

Dreams: How Stevie Nicks Wrote Fleetwood Mac’s No.1 Hit In 10 Minutes
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Dreams: How Stevie Nicks Wrote Fleetwood Mac’s No.1 Hit In 10 Minutes

Written following her breakup with Lindsay Buckingham, Steve Nicks’ song Dreams became Fleetwood Mac’s only No.1 hit.

Mysterious Girl: Uncovering The Secrets Behind Peter Andre’s Summer Anthem
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Mysterious Girl: Uncovering The Secrets Behind Peter Andre’s Summer Anthem

Making a splash by flashing his abs in an exotic lagoon, Peter Andre's pop-reggae hit Mysterious Girl became an international phenomenon.

Rhiannon: The Story Behind Stevie Nicks’ Signature Fleetwood Mac Song
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Rhiannon: The Story Behind Stevie Nicks’ Signature Fleetwood Mac Song

Inspired by a supernatural novel and infused with Welsh folklore, Stevie Nicks’ Rhiannon became a game-changing song for Fleetwood Mac.

Who Shot Ya? The True Story Behind Biggie’s Landmark Hip-Hop Song
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Who Shot Ya? The True Story Behind Biggie’s Landmark Hip-Hop Song

A vicious song that fuelled tension in the hip-hop community, Who Shot Ya? put The Notorious B.I.G. in the crosshairs of controversy.

Borderline: The Story Behind Madonna’s Breakout Hit Song
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Borderline: The Story Behind Madonna’s Breakout Hit Song

Revealing Madonna as a premier-league mainstream star and a compelling dance act, Borderline was a landmark song for the “Queen Of Pop”.

Bedtime Story: The Tale Behind Madonna’s Classic Dance-Pop Cut
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Bedtime Story: The Tale Behind Madonna’s Classic Dance-Pop Cut

A bold creative move and a massive club success, Bedtime Story is the song that first hinted towards Madonna’s electronica reinvention in the 90s.

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