The 1966 song Sting wishes he wrote: “compelling, mysterious, and utterly surprising!”
“They conquered the world with their songs,”
Author: Elle Palmer
Elle is a full-time writer at Far Out, focusing on music and film. With her roots firmly in the Leeds music scene, she’s particularly passionate about making the creative industries up north more accessible and inclusive. Outside of work, you’ll find her rewatching ‘Succession’, gushing over Julia Jacklin, or in the gig room at the Brudenell with a pint of Schöfferhofer in hand.
Articles by Author: Elle Palmer
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“Dylan would get up and walk out of the room.”
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“Where did that come from?”