Posts tagged with Song Stories
Tender: The Full Story Behind Blur’s Cathartic Love Song
The perfect collaboration between Damon Albarn and Graham Coxon, Tender revealed a whole new side of Blur’s songwriting.
Rebel Rebel: Behind The David Bowie Song That Kissed Goodbye To Glam Rock
Marking David Bowie’s final flirtation with glam rock, Rebel Rebel has proved to be a surprisingly enduring – and mutable – song.
Nothing Compares 2 U: The Full Story Behind Prince’s Incomparable Love Song
Written by Prince and made famous by Sinéad O’Connor, Nothing Compares 2 U is a landmark song of love and loss. Here’s why.
Please Come Home For Christmas: The Story Behind The Seasonal Song Covered By Eagles And Cher
Bringing some 60s R&B to the holiday season, Please Come Home For Christmas is a song that’s attracted covers from a wide range of artists.
Deck The Halls: The History And Meaning Behind The Beloved Christmas Carol
Why do we ‘deck the halls with boughs of holly’? And what is Deck The Halls’ history? This is the full story behind the Christmas carol.
Silent Night: The Story Behind The Christmas Song That Can Be Heard Every Year
A 200-year-old nativity song that was born in Germany, Silent Night rapidly conquered the world to become a beloved Christmas favourite.
Christmas Time (Don’t Let The Bells End): The Story Behind The Darkness’ Yuletide Classic
Like a ghost from glam rock’s past, Christmas Time (Don’t Let The Bells End) saw The Darkness bring fun and revelry back into the pop charts.
2000 Miles: Why Pretenders ‘ Beloved Christmas Song Still Goes The Distance
Pretenders ‘ Christmas song, 2000 Miles, sprang from tragic circumstances, yet Chrissie Hynde ‘s Yuletide staple remains a triumph.
Take It To The Limit: Behind The Song That Sent Eagles Supernova
Tapping into the darkness of 70s North America, Take It To The Limit was the song that ushered in Eagles’ ‘satanic country-rock period’.
Open Your Heart: The Story Behind Madonna’s First Art-Pop “Performance” Song
The fourth single from the ‘True Blue’ album, Open Your Heart found Madonna creating her most ambitious artistic statement yet.
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