The 1973 song Eric Clapton didn’t want to release: “I didn’t think it was fair”
Not doing right by the original.
Author: Tim Coffman
The 1985 Genesis album Phil Collins called their peak: “It opened up a whole new world”
A band in their absolute prime.
The 1983 hit Cure song Robert Smith called a joke: “Far from [my] favourite”
Not enjoying the classic oddity.
The 2003 Radiohead song that became “a total nightmare” for Thom Yorke
Having trouble translating his thoughts.
The one musician who defined America for James Hetfield: “Gotta fly the flag”
The perfect look at America.
The one musician David Crosby said no one could replace: “Nobody plays the way he did”
The top of the musical heap.
The 1991 album Sammy Hagar called his greatest work: “The definitive Van Halen record”
Rock and roll at its absolute peak.
Erotic Soundscapes: The Beatles song that needed a condom to sound right
The reproductive sounds of silliness.
The 1974 song that never failed to make Stevie Nicks cry: “That would just kill me”
Tearing those musical heartstrings.
The guitar solos Jimmy Page impressed himself with: “I was pushing myself”
Moving from strength to strength.
The 1988 solo that was never good enough for Traveling Wilburys: “Wasn’t my best”
The right player with the wrong track.
The 1980 song Billy Joel never wanted to play live again: “This song really sucks”
Reading the room in the wrong way.