The 1976 song Jeff Lynne rescued with one chord: “It’s really interesting”
Everything falling into place.
Author: Tim Coffman Archives: 05/2026
The 1967 song that marked the end of Syd Barrett: “He was a different person”
The end of his creative journey.
The 1994 album Trent Reznor felt he had to apologise for: “Sorry, you shouldn’t have let me”
Proud of how uncommercial it is.
The 1981 song that frightens Phil Collins: “There’s obviously something going on”
Raw emotion coming out of nowhere.
The musicians Joni Mitchell wanted to be remembered with: “The right group”
The brighter stars of music.
The one musician Eddie Van Halen didn’t want to talk to: “Different than who he is”
As far away from each other as possible.
The singer Dolly Parton considered the greatest ever: “Most popular country artists of all time”
The real heart behind her beginnings.
“Only ever dream”: the singer David Crosby said Stevie Nicks could never match
The perfect mix of swagger and grace.
The 1979 song AC/DC never wanted to release: “They thought it was too poppy”
Losing their rock credibility.
