The most misunderstood Paul McCartney song: “It was more about rolling a joint”
McCartney was often mistaken for attempting to imitate Lennon’s style.
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Why Etta James went “crazy” over The Rolling Stones: “they know what the hell to do”
Keith Richards covered Etta James back in 1974.
Why 10cc called themselves “the worst band in the world”
10cc weren’t known for ever taking themselves too seriously.
Who did Bob Dylan write ‘Mr. Tambourine Man’ about?
Bob Dylan’s inspirations were mostly sources of enigma.
The tender story behind The Cranberries song ‘Linger’
The Cranberries became best known for their hit ‘Zombie’.
Michael Hutchence explains how electronica carried on the legacy of The Rolling Stones
Hutchence crafted a fusion of rock, funk, and pop for INXS.
The strange technique Prince used to teach himself to play the piano
Prince crafted the soundtrack for Tim Burton’s 1989 film ‘Batman’.
The Jimi Hendrix album David Gilmour calls his favourite
Gilmour enjoys Hendrix but calls Jeff Beck his favourite of all time.
The ABBA song Haim called “arguably one of the best songs ever written”
HAIM also drew inspiration from Lou Reed for ‘Summer Girl’.
‘This Woman’s Work’: The Kate Bush song that became an anthem of social and political injustice
Bush is a known pioneer of creating mass anthemic hits.
Twin Temple – ‘God is Dead’ album review: an ethereal descent into the bliss of hell
Twin Temple return with the irresistibly charming ‘God is Dead’.