The moment in 1987 when Robert Smith knew he’d written a timeless classic for The Cure
“I knew…”
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
The 1972 Genesis song inspired by demonic possession: “Having a bad trip”
“There’d been some drug taking going on.”
The 1979 Steely Dan song that was almost erased from history: “Naw… scrap it”
The risks of tape recording.
The 1964 song Brian May said started the art of the riff: “The archetypal riff”
“That’s the beginning of all riff-making, isn’t it really?”
The 1968 song Paul McCartney wrote to annoy John Lennon: “I thought fists might fly”
“More of Paul’s ‘granny music shit’”.
The 1985 song Stevie Nicks strugged to sing: “One of my unforgettable moments”
“It was finished forevermore. That was one of my unforgettable moments.”