The reason Bob Dylan sounded better in the 1960s and ’70s: “They all had some magic”
The golden age.
From The Vault Archives: 05/2026
“That’s absurd”: The show Joni Mitchell and Neil Young agree is the death of music
The demolishing of a calling.
Dolly Parton’s favourite Dolly Parton song to sing: “That one is really special”
For personal reasons.
“A creature of optimism”: The one singer Bruce Springsteen knew was “voice of the people”
Giving the people hope.
The 1974 album Joni Mitchell grew to resent: “Nothing seemed to come up”
Being pigeonholed for the wrong reasons.
The 1960s band Lindsey Buckingham was never impressed with: “I could already play”
Already having his own chops.
The forgotten musician that brought The Traveling Wilburys together: “In my studio”
Providing the perfect backdrop.
The 2000 album U2 used to destroy their old selves: “Reassess everything”
The beginning of a new chapter.
The 1990s band Robert Plant wanted Jimmy Page to join: “I’ll be out of a job”
The right change of pace.