The 1963 song Paul McCartney credited with giving The Beatles a future: “It gave us somewhere to go” Stardom awaits. Callum MacHattie Jun 1, 2026
“It’s all in there”: The 1976 song Bob Dylan thought had everything A mystic web. Tom Taylor Jun 1, 2026
The 1986 Van Halen song Sammy Hagar almost passed out for: “He was hyperventilating” Going to the brink of breath support. Tim Coffman Jun 1, 2026
The 1974 song that took George Harrison four years and three minutes to write: “It makes me laugh” “That song evaded me.” Dale Maplethorpe Jun 1, 2026
The 1988 Guns N’ Roses concert Slash will always regret being part of: “I still have nightmares” Not their finest hour. Reuben Cross Jun 1, 2026
Donovan: the biggest bullshitter of the 1960s or the decade’s true architect? “Donovan is a catalyst”. Tom Taylor Jun 1, 2026
“They’re crushed like insects”: How Negativland made a chaotic mockery of U2 High drama. Maddi Fearn Jun 1, 2026
The 1973 album too complicated for Ian Anderson: “It’s wacko” “Too much detail, too much stuff.” Rachael Pimblett Jun 1, 2026
‘Wake Up Little Susie’: The most innocent song to ever banned from radio The 1950s were a strange time. Matthew Ingate Jun 1, 2026
The one Beatles project John Lennon would never get behind: “Too corny” Not as tough for his tastes. Tim Coffman Jun 1, 2026
The 1977 song that became Jeff Lynne’s favourite to play live: “I just love the chords” “Very evocative.” Kelly Murphy Jun 1, 2026