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Mark Elliott

Mark Elliott balances a passion for all things pop with a day-job managing the content and commercial fortunes of one of Britain’s largest specialist magazine publishers. His career has taken him from the boardroom of Time Out London (where he was Managing Director) to the publishing hotseat at brands such as Closer and Empire. All of this interesting career stuff pales in comparison besides his – frankly ridiculous – record-collecting habit (how many overseas variant covers of Like A Virgin does anyone really need?) and The Ministry Of Pop, his book on Stock Aitken Waterman, published in 2017.

Articles by Mark Elliott

‘East Of The Sun, West Of The Moon’: a-ha’s New Creative Dawn

In Depth

‘East Of The Sun, West Of The Moon’: a-ha’s New Creative Dawn

With the ‘East Of The Sun, West Of The Moon’ album, a-ha took a grittier rock approach which supported their growing confidence on stage.

Erotica: The Story Behind Madonna’s Wildly Controversial Song

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Erotica: The Story Behind Madonna’s Wildly Controversial Song

Issued in 1992, Erotica, the lead song from Madonna’s album of the same name, faced a barrage of controversy not entirely of its own making…

Everybody: The Story Behind Madonna’s Universally Great Debut Song

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Everybody: The Story Behind Madonna’s Universally Great Debut Song

Madonna’s debut single, Everybody, still packs dancefloors. ‘I remember the feeling when I heard it on the radio,’ says ‘The Queen Of Pop’.

‘Light Years’: How Kylie Minogue Found Her Future In Disco

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‘Light Years’: How Kylie Minogue Found Her Future In Disco

Released in the year 2000, ‘Light Years’ reset Kylie Minogue’s career in spectacular fashion. It remains the ultimate comeback album.

True Blue: The Story Behind Madonna’s Insightful Hit Song

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True Blue: The Story Behind Madonna’s Insightful Hit Song

A slick 50s/60s pop homage, the song True Blue was another smash-hit single for Madonna, but few had seen it coming…

Steve Norman Talks 40th Anniversary Tour Of ‘Journeys To Glory’, Life In Spandau Ballet

Interviews

Steve Norman Talks 40th Anniversary Tour Of ‘Journeys To Glory’, Life In Spandau Ballet

In this interview, Spandau Ballet’s Steve Norman reveals the many highs – and the odd low – of being in one of the biggest bands of the 80s.

a-ha: Why The Norwegian Pop Icons’ Legacy Is More Than Take On Me

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a-ha: Why The Norwegian Pop Icons’ Legacy Is More Than Take On Me

Since scoring their international breakthrough with Take On Me, a-ha have built a musical legacy that has demanded critical respect.

‘Elysium’: Behind One Of Pet Shop Boys’ Most Authentic Albums

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‘Elysium’: Behind One Of Pet Shop Boys’ Most Authentic Albums

‘Elysium’ is perhaps one of the most personal Pet Shop Boys albums. Its release also marked a major turning point for the musical duo.

Who’s That Girl? 10 Madonna Facts You Need To Know

List & Guides

Who’s That Girl? 10 Madonna Facts You Need To Know

She’s caused controversy and scored success in equal measure, but these Madonna facts reveal much more about the “Queen Of Pop”.

Save A Prayer: The Story Behind Duran Duran’s Heavenly Song

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Save A Prayer: The Story Behind Duran Duran’s Heavenly Song

With an iconic music video filmed in Sri Lanka, Save A Prayer became Duran Duran’s biggest UK success to date in the summer of 1982.