The 1969 song David Crosby wanted no one else to play: “Nobody else but me”
His own personal statement.
Author: Tim Coffman Archives: 05/2026
The 1945 track Bob Dylan could never get enough of: “That song set me off”
Having the perfect ebb and flow.
The history of Sammy Hagar’s feud with Eddie Van Halen: “He did horrible things to people”
When the communication fully breaks down.
The 1987 album that gave Tom Petty lifelong friends: “We were proud”
Friendships that will never be broken.
The most beautiful song Joni Mitchell ever sang on: “You couldn’t beat it”
Getting every note into place.
The musician Eddie Van Halen cut ties with forever: “We had some issues”
Never able to kiss and make up.
The most important music Linda Ronstadt heard in her life: “The poetry”
The absolute peak of musical excellence.
The 1972 song Paul McCartney thought no one would buy: “God, John’s crackers”
The musical kiss of death.
The 1979 song Robert Plant couldn’t stand returning to: “I rue it so much now”
Getting the wrong kind of sound.
The 1976 song Jeff Lynne could never fully enjoy: “It’s probably not as good”
Needing a bit more polish.
The one chord Eric Clapton could never get away with playing: “Drives me crazy”
The wrong kind of harmony.