‘1999’: The hit single Prince retired for the 21st century
A bold omission.
Music Archives: 02/2025
“I still don’t know”: Why Billy Joel never fully figured out ‘River of Dreams’
A bit more cerebral than usual.
Cultural impact or the F-word: How do you know when a musician’s success is just a fad?
Separating the momentary hype from the legacy acts.
Harry Chapin’s ‘Tangled Up Puppet’: the ballad for a lost daughter
Going after parents’ heartstrings…
“One of the great guitar solos”: How Neil Young’s ‘Down By The River’ influenced St Vincent
A simple yet effective approach.
“Put my head in my hands”: the real reason Joan Jett sought out male-only musicians
“Sheer frustration.”
