THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «I’ll Catch You» by Deep Purple
In July 2022, after over a quarter of a century as Deep Purple’s guitarist, Steve Morse announced that he would be stepping back from the […]
The Story Behind the Song
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Always» by Michael Kiske
Losing a friend or a loved one is one of the hardest things we can go through as human beings. Especially if we lose them […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Nightfall» by Blind Guardian
The heavy metal genre reached its commercial peak in the 1980s, but the metal bands of that decade struggled to keep their momentum as the […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Run To You» by Bryan Adams
1983 had been a pretty good year for Bryan Adams. His third album Cuts Like A Knife and its lead singles were huge hits across […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Hush» by Deep Purple
They played their first show in Denmark on 20 April 1968, and their final one in Cardiff on 4 July 1969. They were active for […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «The Last In Line» by Dio
Dio’s 1983 debut album Holy Diver established the band as one of the top metal acts of the 1980s. Thanks to the world class vocals […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Brass In Pocket» by The Pretenders
Brass In Pocket is The Pretenders’ biggest hit and one of their most beloved songs. One person who is known for not liking it, however, […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Tears of the Dragon» by Bruce Dickinson
In 1993, Bruce Dickinson announced his departure from Iron Maiden. His decision to leave the band was a shock to everyone involved, from bandmates to […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Knowing Me, Knowing You» by ABBA
From the vantage point of over 50 years later, it may appear as if ABBA ruled the 1970s. Their music still resonates as strongly today […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Mission From ‘Arry» by Iron Maiden
It was 1984. The summer was turning into autumn as the world’s metal community expectantly looked forward to the next masterpiece from Iron Maiden. The […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Loch Lomond» by Runrig
Loch Lomond (gaelic for ‘Lake of the Elms’) is a freshwater Scottish lake which is situated at the boundary between the lowlands of Central Scotland […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Hey Grandma» by Moby Grape
Moby Grape was a band brimming with talent. Every member of the group were lead vocalists, songwriters, and played an instrument very skilfully. This led […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Darkness On the Edge of Town» by Bruce Springsteen
Born To Run was the album when success came knocking for Bruce Springsteen. It was his third album, huge-sounding and jubilant. It signalled the artist’s […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Headless Cross» by Black Sabbath
As Black Sabbath entered the 1980s, things were changing for the band. After sticking with the classic line-up throughout the 1970s, Ozzy Osbourne was now […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Bye Bye Love» by The Everly Brothers
When the book about steel-clad harmony voices in pop music is written, chances are that the first chapter in that book will be about Phil […]