The moment in 1987 when Robert Smith knew he’d written a timeless classic for The Cure “I knew…” Elle Palmer May 31, 2026
The 1973 Elton John song that was never meant to become a classic: “It was supposed to be futuristic” “Almost Orwellian.” Elle Palmer May 30, 2026
The 1968 movie that set Tom Hanks on the “actor’s path” “I’ve probably seen the movie 22 times.” Elle Palmer May 26, 2026
The prog-rock icons that gave Billy Joel a big break: “I’d never heard of these guys” “Then they lost me.” Elle Palmer May 18, 2026
The 1972 Genesis song inspired by demonic possession: “Having a bad trip” “There’d been some drug taking going on.” Elle Palmer May 18, 2026
The 1979 Steely Dan song that was almost erased from history: “Naw… scrap it” The risks of tape recording. Elle Palmer May 10, 2026
The beautiful lyrics Jeff Buckley wrote in one night in the 1990s A cathartic love song. Elle Palmer May 1, 2026