The 1980 song Billy Joel never wanted to play live again: “This song really sucks”
Reading the room in the wrong way.
From The Vault Archives: 06/2026
The 1972 Rolling Stones song that took 150 takes to become a classic: “That was a marathon”
In the studio for days on end.
The erotic 1982 song that caused a rift in Queen: “Just walked into a gay club”
Roger Taylor pined for the classic Queen sound.
The 1977 song Jeff Lynne will always regret singing: “It’s not any good”
Well outside of his standards.
The best member of The Beatles, according to Freddie Mercury: “Always preferred”
With his heart on his sleeve.
The 1985 album that pushed Sting to breaking point: “Completely and utterly mad”
Suffering for his art.