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From The Vault Archives: 06/2026

The Beatles - Motown - Split

The 1966 song that saw The Beatles tackle Motown: “A lot of similarities”

A crossover for the ages.

Reuben Cross
Jun 20, 2026
Linda Ronstadt - 1980's - Singer - Musician

The 1974 album that crushed Linda Ronstadt’s dream: “I’m sure they’d be hits”

Hopes in tatters.

Lauren Hunter
Jun 20, 2026
Jimi Hendrix - Frank Zappa - Split

The one thing Frank Zappa said Jimi Hendrix was missing: “He couldn’t write it down”

Hard to please.

Callum MacHattie
Jun 20, 2026
Brian Wilson - The Beach Boys - Musician - Producer - 02

The 1963 song that convinced Brian Wilson he had to “create a new kind of music”

Moving away from Surfin’.

Tom Taylor
Jun 20, 2026
Paul Simon - Art Garfunkel - Border - Far Out Magazine

The one lyric in Paul Simon’s 1969 masterpiece that he is still “embarrassed” by

“It came quickly”.

Tom Taylor
Jun 20, 2026
Jeff Lynne - Musician - 2000's

“It’s in the genes”: why Jeff Lynne trusted only one outsider with the Traveling Wilburys

The perfect fit.

Reuben Cross
Jun 20, 2026
Billy Joel - Musician - 1978

The “sanitised” artists Billy Joel thought the world should forget: “Boring, bullshit guys”

Playing it too safe.

Lauren Hunter
Jun 20, 2026
He Knows You're Alone - Tom Hanks - 1980

Tom Hanks’ eight favourite songs of all time: “The ‘wow’ moment”

A fine selection.

Tom Taylor
Jun 20, 2026
Lou Reed - The Velvet Underground - Guitar

The 1967 song The Velvet Underground wrote after being “up all night on crank”

The ultimate comedown anthem.

Tom Taylor
Jun 20, 2026

“Complete opposite”: The 1972 song David Bowie thought everyone misunderstood

A misinterpreted anthem.

Tom Taylor
Jun 20, 2026
Robert Smith - The Cure - 2014

The 2000 album so good Robert Smith refused to break up The Cure: “I’m not so sure now”

As relevant as ever.

Callum MacHattie
Jun 20, 2026
Jerry Garcia - The Greatful Dead - 1972

The two “embarrassing” bands Jerry Garcia hated

Ruthless.

Reuben Cross
Jun 20, 2026

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