The 1966 song Brian Wilson never wanted to give up: “I sacrificed that one”
Having to let his masterpiece go.
Author: Tim Coffman Archives: 06/2026
The 1977 song that made Stevie Nicks leave Fleetwood Mac: “There was a lot of begging”
Not being kept down anymore.
The 1981 song Neil Peart said was made by accident: “Absolutely a mistake”
Finding beauty in imperfections.
The 1977 lyrics too terrible for Jeff Lynne to use: “I hate that”
Considerably worse than he was used to.
The “corny” 1972 Eagles song Don Henley turned against: “It wasn’t my song”
Not getting the final say in the mix.
The 1991 song Slash called his greatest moment: “A song I’m still proud of”
A true guitar hero moment.
The 1973 album Elton John called his greatest work: “The height of our powers”
Becoming musically unstoppable.
