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Happy birthday to Brandon Flowers, born on 21st June 1981, American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from The Killers, who scored the 2005 UK No.1 with their debut album Hot Fuss. Their 2017 album Wonderful Wonderful peaked at No.1 on the US & UK chart. In 2010, Flowers released a solo album, entitled Flamingo which peaked […]
17th June 1965, Working at Abbey Road studios in London The Beatles completed work on the new Paul McCartney song 'Yesterday' with the overdubbing of an additional vocal track by McCartney and a string quartet. They also recorded ‘Act Naturally’ for Ringo's vocal contribution on the ‘Help!’ album and the song ‘Wait’, in four takes. […]
27th January 2015, Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne were given a song writing credit on Sam Smith's hit 'Stay With Me', because of the similarities to his 1989 track 'I Won't Back Down'. 'Stay With Me' had been nominated for three Grammys, including song of the year – which honours the writers of the track. […]
Today’s Big Question comes from Luke Dorries, who asks “What’s the heaviest song ever recorded? Thanks Luke! Link to original article here
Jimmy Page dug up several unheard gems for the recent Led Zeppelin reissues. But there’s one song that still remains unreleased – Swan Song. Swan Song: the secret history of Led Zeppelin’s lost masterpiece Link to original article here
Today’s Big Question comes from Liam Merrigan, who says, “Name a great rock song from a non rock/metal act. Mine would be Crazy Horses by The Osmonds.” Thanks Liam! Link to original article here
For those who like their Christmas with a bit of added thrash Someone has made a festive version of Angel Of Death and it’s the Christmas song we all need Link to original article here
The first new music from Steve Hackett‘s forthcoming At The Edge Of Light album has emerged… Steve Hackett releases video for new song Under Eye Of The Sun Link to original article here
When Cheap Trick tried to ‘out-pop’ Abba with a track on their second album, it went on to become a surprise hit and the band’s defining moment… The Story Behind The Song: I Want You To Want Me by Cheap Trick Link to original article here
Today’s Big Question comes from Ian Wilding, who asks, “Who is the greatest song writer of any genre? I’m not a Beatles fan, but I’ve got to say Paul McCartney.” Thanks Ian! Link to original article here