The Story Behind The Song

The Story Behind The Song - George Harrison - Isn’t It A Pity - 1970

The Story Behind The Song: ‘Isn’t It A Pity’, George Harrison’s rejected Beatles hit about turning the other cheek

Kindness was a lifelong quest.

Dale Maplethorpe

Dec 22, 2023

The Story Behind The Song - Elton John - 'Someone Saved My Life Tonight' - 1975

The Story Behind The Song: Elton John’s ode to a saviour ‘Someone Saved My Life Tonight’

A near miss.

Dale Maplethorpe

Dec 17, 2023

The Story Behind The Song- How Boygenius created the cutting 'Bite The Hand' - 2023

The Story Behind The Song: How Boygenius created the cutting ‘Bite The Hand’

Dedicated to their least favourite followers.

Nov 15, 2023

The Story Behind The Song- Understanding 'Surrender' by Cheap Trick - 2023

The Story Behind The Song: Understanding ‘Surrender’ by Cheap Trick

The story of this anthem.

Sep 11, 2023

The Story Behind The Song- Heart Shaped Box - Nirvana - 2023

The Story Behind The Song: The truth behind Nirvana’s enigmatic ‘Heart-Shaped Box’

In 1993, ‘Heart-Shaped Box’ was the most aired video on MTV.

Aug 30, 2023

The Story Behind The Song- Iggy Pop remembers old friends in 'Dum Dum Boys' - 2023

The Story Behind The Song: Iggy Pop remembers old friends in ‘Dum Dum Boys’

A bleak reflection.

Aug 19, 2023

The Story Behind The Song- What is The Killers' 'Mr Brightside' all about? - 2023

The Story Behind The Song: What is The Killers’ ‘Mr Brightside’ all about?

An indie classic.

Aug 15, 2023

The Story Behind The Song- The Band's 1960s classic 'The Weight' - 2023

The Story Behind The Song: The Band’s 1960s classic ‘The Weight’

A classic 1960s track.

Aug 8, 2023

The Story Behind The Song - Television - Marquee Moon

The Story Behind The Song: Television’s legendary odyssey ‘Marquee Moon’

Classic.

Aug 5, 2023

The Story Behind the Song- 'Jump' by Van Halen

The Story Behind The Song: Van Halen’s only number one hit, ‘Jump’

The story behind ‘Jump’.

Jul 20, 2023

The Story Behind The Song- The bodily betrayal and heartbreak behind Bon Iver's 'Skinny Love' - 2023

The Story Behind The Song: The bodily betrayal and heartbreak behind Bon Iver’s ‘Skinny Love’

Heart-wrenching.

Jul 16, 2023

The Story Behind the Song- Radiohead’s astounding ‘Exit Music (For a Film)

The Story Behind The Song: Radiohead’s astounding ‘Exit Music (For a Film)’

A fantastic song.

Jun 16, 2023