THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Stone Cold» by Rainbow
Rainbow is an interesting band in that there are several very different versions of it. Each version of the band is more or less defined […]
The Story Behind the Song
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Childhood’s End» by KISS
The 1990s were strange times for many bands. Fashion and tastes seemed to change almost overnight. The colourful, carefree, fun parties of the 1980s had […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Don’t Know What You Got (Till It’s Gone)» by Cinderella
The 1980s was a great time for fans of heavy metal. Albums now regarded as classics were released almost monthly, and metal music enjoyed a […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «My Old Friend» by Carl Perkins
It was 1981. Paul McCartney was trying to cope with John Lennon’s recent death the only way he knew how: by making another album. Tug […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Ohio» by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
When David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, and Neil Young joined forces in 1970, they became one of the most successful acts in music. They […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «And We Danced» by The Hooters
1985 was the year when The Hooters exploded into the mainstream consciousness. Their breakthrough album Nervous Night was released on 6 May 1985, and it […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Shout At the Devil» by Mötley Crüe
As the saying goes: controversy creates cash. This has been proven time and time again. Given that, Mötley Crüe should probably have been rich from […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «The Wild Ones» by Suede
When Suede burst onto the scene with their self-titled debut album in 1993, they were already heralded as the next big thing. They had built […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «(Theme From) Harry’s Game» by Clannad
When Clannad got their first international hit in 1982 with the atmospheric Gaelic ballad (Theme From) Harry’s Game, they had already been active for some […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «The Green Manalishi (With the Two Prong Crown)» by Fleetwood Mac
The Green Manalishi (With the Two Prong Crown) (often simply called The Green Manalishi) is a song written by Peter Green and recorded by his […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Shoot High, Aim Low» by Yes
When Yes released their twelfth studio album Big Generator on 21 September 1987, it started a debate amongst fans that is still going on to […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Tin Soldier» by The Small Faces
The Small Faces were one of the leading bands on the English rock scene in the 1960s. Originally from East London, the group was founded […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Can’t Get It Out of My Head» by Electric Light Orchestra
Fathers have always cast a long shadow in their children’s lives. This is no different for musicians. No matter who you are or what you […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Elderly Woman Behind the Counter In A Small Town» by Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam have a lot of great tracks in their arsenal. One of their best is a quiet, introspective, hidden gem of a song, which […]
THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG: «Rime of the Ancient Mariner» by Iron Maiden
Rime of the Ancient Mariner is one of the cornerstone tracks on the classic fifth Iron Maiden album Powerslave from 1984. It is a true […]