The 1974 song that scared Eric clapton to death: “I didn’t think anyone could do that one”
Not wanting to do a disservice.
Author: Tim Coffman Archives: 05/2026
The 1982 song that Paul McCartney struggled to perform live: “It’s a very charged experience”
The emotional powerhouse.
The 1987 Guns N’ Roses song that features real sex: “It wasn’t really romantic”
Musical carnal knowledge.
The 1993 album Phil Collins was the most proud of: “It’s my favourite”
The most personal significance.
The little-known song that changed the 1960s for Jimmy Page: “That’s wild! That’s serious!”
Turning counterculture inside out.
The rejection that made Nirvana a lifelong enemy: “He wasn’t having it”
Ruffling the wrong feathers.
The 1976 musician Patti Smith knew was nothing special: “Not do one thing”
Not as important as everyone thought.
The musician who made Slash want to quit guitar forever: “Truly one of the greats”
The sound of someone at one with the guitar.
