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1974

Genesis - 1974

The 1974 Genesis song the band called their best moment: “A period piece”

Turn the volume up!

Dale Maplethorpe
Jun 20, 2026
John Lennon being interviewed in Los Angeles California - September 29 1974

The 1974 song that humiliated John Lennon: “I regret having to be in that position”

Never having a proper meaning.

Tim Coffman
Jun 17, 2026
Chad Smith - Red Hot Chilli Peppers - RHCP

“You crank the shit out of it”: The 1974 album Chad Smith thinks Queen never topped

Does the phrase “danga‑danga, waaaaah” ring any bells? 

Maddi Fearn
Jun 17, 2026
Brian May - Dr Brian May - Guitarist - Astrophysicist

The 1974 song Brian May called pop at its finest: “Pure pop perfection”

The best melodies they could make.

Tim Coffman
Jun 14, 2026
The Eagles - 1970s

The 1974 Eagles song none of them could understand: “Incoherent”

Not the most coherent tune.

Tim Coffman
Jun 13, 2026
Elton John - Musician - 1970s

The 1974 Elton John song that defied logic to become a timeless classic: “A load of crap”

Not seeing the hits when you see them.

Tim Coffman
Jun 12, 2026
Queen - 1975

The 1974 hit single that proves Queen’s songwriting genius: “It was designed to knock people dead”

Taking the mick.

Callum MacHattie
Jun 10, 2026
Jeff Lynne - Electric Light Orchestra - 1970s - Musician

“One of those moments”: the 1974 song that made Jeff Lynne believe

Finding his signature sound.

Tim Coffman
Jun 10, 2026
John Wayne - Actor - 1960

The classic 1974 comedy that John Wayne turned down: “I can’t do it”

It wasn’t for him.

Aimee Ferrier
Jun 8, 2026
Queen - 1975

How the first song Queen ever played became a classic rock anthem in 1974

A classic in the making.

Dale Maplethorpe
Jun 5, 2026
Joni Mitchell - Musician - 1975

The first band who truly understood Joni Mitchell: “Too much melody”

Unlocking new ideas.

Callum MacHattie
Jun 5, 2026
The Eagles - 1970s

The 1974 song Don Henley thought gave Eagles credibility: “I was proud to do it”

Making the banjo sing.

Tim Coffman
Jun 3, 2026

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