‘Baby Be Mine’: The song that defines the outlook of Quincy Jones
Sophistication behind the hooks.
Author: Tim Coffman Archives: 06/2024
Who really said, ‘Everyone who listened to The Velvet Underground started a band’?
The true unsung icons.
The artist that Bono said made “perfect” songs: “It’s as if they come from another place”
The future of punk rock.
The bands Keith Richards wishes he could have joined: ‘I would’ve loved it’
Adding that Stones swing.
Roger Waters on his disappointment with ‘The Wall’ movie: “It’s my fault more than anybody’s”
Hurting the appeal of the rock opera.
Why Glyn Johns almost turned down the Eagles: “I was not at all impressed”
Not understanding the depth of sound.
Why Soundgarden quit after Chris Cornell’s favourite album: “I don’t want more of that”
Retiring at the right time.
John Lennon’s favourite disco song: ‘Some of this stuff is great’
The lighthearted side of the pop scene.
Roger Waters’ damning indictment of U2: Overpriced tickets and “a real shitty show”
Making a mockery of the live experience.
The movie Quentin Tarantino called a masterpiece: “The greatest MAD magazine ever”
Sheer visual madness.
The song George Harrison found difficult to write: “I’m not too sure which way the lyric should go”
Not as sure as he thought.