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Author: Sam Kemp

Steely Dan

‘Only a Fool Would Say That’: The 1972 Steely Dan song that made a mockery of John Lennon

Take that, Lennon.

Sam Kemp
Apr 22, 2026

The 1993 Nirvana song that makes Kurt Cobain’s daughter cry: “Feeling inadequate”

A stripped-back classic.

Sam Kemp
Apr 20, 2026
David Crosby's poignant advice to people fearing death

David Crosby revealed the 1967 Beatles song that left him “stupefied”

A mind-melting experience.

Sam Kemp
Apr 20, 2026
In search of the first nude in human history

The story behind the first nude in human history

From the Sistine Chapel to a pre-historic Austrian cave.

Sam Kemp
Apr 18, 2026
Prince - 1980s - Musician

The five filthiest songs Prince ever wrote

Masturbation, incest and infidelity.

Sam Kemp
Apr 15, 2026
Neil Young - 1985 - Musician - John Barrett

The moment Neil Young clashed with his future drummer: “Butted heads”

A tense first meeting.

Sam Kemp
Apr 13, 2026
John Bonham - Border - Far Out Magazine

“Always himself”: The only drummer John Bonham ever idolised 

An unbeatable talent.

Sam Kemp
Apr 12, 2026
Joni Mitchell - 1960s

‘Both Sides Now’ and the book that inspired Joni Mitchell’s greatest song

A classic.

Sam Kemp
Mar 27, 2026
Morrissey - The Smiths - Crying

A brief history of Morrissey cancelling shows

Illness, exhaustion and tragedy.

Sam Kemp
Mar 13, 2026
Paul McCartney and John Lennon, NME Poll Winners Concert, April 1965

“I wouldn’t put it as a classic”: One of The Beatles’ biggest hits always bothered Paul McCartney

A controversial classic.

Sam Kemp
Mar 11, 2026
Kurt Cobain - Nirvana

“The only vital form of music”: Kurt Cobain’s favourite hip-hop album

One of hip-hop’s definitive LPs.

Sam Kemp
Mar 7, 2026
Ozzy Osbourne - Black Sabbath

The song that made Ozzy Osbourne want to be a rock star: “How the hell am I going to get out of here?”

A surprising choice.

Sam Kemp
Feb 22, 2026

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