The 1981 song that arrived to Bob Dylan as if by magic: “Coming from somewhere else” A fan favourite. Joe Taysom May 8, 2026
The heavy metal song Rob Halford says changed the game in 1969: “My number one” Hard to argue with. Arun Starkey May 8, 2026
The 2000 song Joni Mitchell that would become her “definitive performance” Seeing things in a different light. Tim Coffman May 8, 2026
The 1972 album Stevie Wonder rushed and regretted: “Weird shit” “Now I’d probably remix…” Ben Forrest May 8, 2026
The 2009 song Bob Dylan felt wouldn’t be made again: “Trample over music like that” Not being passed down. Tim Coffman May 8, 2026
The 1986 song that made Van Halen fall in love with Sammy Hagar: “They got all excited” Resurrecting the band. Tim Coffman May 8, 2026
The 1989 recording Jeff Lynne called his favourite musical experience The best of the best. Lauren Hunter May 8, 2026
The 1995 phone call that made Glenn Frey a lifelong enemy: “That’s the deal” Forever cutting off ties. Tim Coffman May 8, 2026
“He’s sincere, and he’s got a God-given talent”: The songwriter Bob Dylan said was in a league of his own An icon. Lucy Harbron May 8, 2026
The 1964 Rolling Stones song Keith Richards was ashamed of: “It was cut badly” Keef wasn’t a fan. Tyler Golsen May 8, 2026
The 2007 Radiohead song born out of a “mad rhythm experiment” ’15 Step’ was a tricky rhythm to nail. Tyler Golsen May 8, 2026