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The Moment Van Looked Up After Finishing “Brand New Day” And Said, “That’S For The Lost Ones” 0 (0)

April 1, 2025

As the last note lingered in the air, Van looked up from his guitar, a wave of exhaustion washing over him. The studio was silent, but the echo of his…

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Cliff Richard’S All-Night Songwriting Collaboration With Barry Gibb 0 (0)

It was a warm summer night in 1985 when Cliff Richard, one of Britain’s most beloved pop stars, found himself in a cozy studio in Miami. The room was filled…

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The Morning Bob Dylan Wandered Into A Church — And Left With A Song In His Head 0 (0)

On a chilly morning in the fall of 1975, Bob Dylan found himself wandering the streets of New Orleans. The vibrant city was alive with the sounds of jazz and…

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The Recording Mistake In “I’Ll Go Crazy If I Don’T Go Crazy Tonight” That Bono Said “Made The Chorus Breathe” 0 (0)

In a dimly lit recording studio, the air was thick with anticipation as the members of U2 gathered around their instruments. It was the summer of 2009, and they were…

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Billy Fury’S Respect For Black American Artists — And How It Influenced His Phrasing 0 (0)

Billy Fury was a striking figure in the world of music during the early 1960s, a time when rock and roll was changing the landscape of popular culture. With his…

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The 12-String Guitar That Defined Stealers Wheel’S Shimmer 0 (0)

In a small town in Scotland, a teenager named Gerry Rafferty found solace in music. He often played his beloved 12-string guitar on the quiet streets of Paisley, creating melodies…

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The Alternate Ending Of “Echoes Of Love” The Doobie Brothers Once Performed Only On Tour 0 (0)

As the last notes of “Echoes of Love” faded into the night, the crowd erupted in a wave of applause that felt like thunder rolling across the hills. It was…

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The Inspiration Behind “Madame George” — And Why Morrison Never Confirmed The Identity 0 (0)

In a dimly lit room, with notes swirling in the air like autumn leaves, Van Morrison sat at his piano, fingers dancing over the keys. It was the 1960s, a…

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The House Stealers Wheel Rented For Songwriting — And Nearly Burned Down 0 (0)

In the summer of 1972, the band Stealers Wheel found themselves in a secluded farmhouse in Scotland, desperate for a creative spark. The moment they arrived, the house seemed to…

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The Track Where John Deacon Secretly Played Drums On A Demo Version 0 (0)

In the early days of Queen, when the band was just beginning to make a name for themselves, there was a little-known story about one of their songs that would…

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