The five songs that spent 10 weeks in the top 10 in 1971 A year of hits. Callum MacHattie Jun 1, 2026
The 1971 jazz album that got Jeff Beck “out of the gutter” An overlooked effort. Arun Starkey Jun 1, 2026
The director John Wayne couldn’t stand working with in 1970: “He’s doing shit!” ‘The Duke’ takes over. Scott Campbell May 28, 2026
“That’s enough”: the 1971 song that saw John Lennon call Paul McCartney a “c**t” “Livin’ life in peace.” Tom Phelan May 28, 2026
The 1971 album Ray Davies barely dared to make: “I knew they’d never promote it” A landmark LP… Ben Forrest May 24, 2026
The 1971 concert Paul McCartney was offended by: “I’m not going to do that” Forgiving but not forgetting. Tim Coffman May 21, 2026
How ‘Hunky Dory’ saved David Bowie’s career: “A fabulous groundswell” Truly stunning. Reuben Cross May 17, 2026
“Genius”: the 1971 album Stevie Wonder was happy the world could experience Untouchable. Reuben Cross May 17, 2026
Beheadings and “bad vibes”: When Jimmy Page purchased an occultist’s mansion in 1971 Reaching through to the shadow realm… Rachael Pimblett May 13, 2026
“A fat drunk”: When Pete Townshend reached out to Jim Morrison in 1971 An attempt to save him from the brink. Lucy Harbron May 12, 2026
The 1971 movie that got Jack Nicholson into a “stand-up, knockdown fight” with the censors He was not impressed. Aimee Ferrier May 12, 2026