‘1941’: The song that truly showed the vast talent of Harry Nilsson
A genius.
From The Vault Archives: 07/2024
“People who are untried”: How Joni Mitchell tried to emulate Miles Davis’ band
“Miles Davis always has a band that are really great…”
The three Bob Dylan songs Keith Richards thinks form a trilogy
Keith Richards was a huge fan of Bob Dylan’s early folk material.
Billy Corgan on Pantera, the controversial band that “transcended” metal
“They tend to create their own category.”
The John Lennon album that Roger Waters wanted to emulate for ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’
“We sat at Chris’ shoulder, interfering.”
How a fever inspired Eagles’ Don Henley to write one of their most popular songs
“I never took any of it seriously.”
How Neil Young wrote a hit song following a throat operation
“I will discover another reason why I want to live.”
The artist Mick Jagger called bullshit: “Fuckin’ impersonating me”
Mick Jagger was not comfortable with comparisons.
The musicians that Bruce Springsteen claimed “created their own world”
The trademark of a sonic genius.
The “daring” Pink Floyd song that required drummer Carmine Appice’s fervorous input
“There’s a track that’s just screaming for some Carmine fills.”