“Genius”: The 1961 soundtrack that transformed Cat Stevens’ life
Transportative.
From The Vault Archives: 05/2026
“The most beautiful lyrics I’d ever heard”: the 1976 song that floored Linda Ronstadt
That gorgeous turn of phrase.
The 1981 song that made Stevie Nicks leave Fleetwood Mac: “I knew I had the basis”
The next side of her music.
The attempted murder that cancelled a Kinks concert in 1965: “That could have been the end”
“That could have been the end…”
“That’s enough”: the 1971 song that saw John Lennon call Paul McCartney a “c**t”
“Livin’ life in peace.”
The 2007 Eagles song Don Henley called his greatest work: “The best I’ve ever done”
The other side of rock songwriting.
“My body wouldn’t do it”: The 1975 song too hard for Graham Nash to sing
Against his musical judgement.