Corinne Drewery and Andy Connell explain how the 1986 World Cup and a panic-inducing deadline inspired their sophisti-pop hit single...
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The former drummer and songwriter of the London-based acid jazz-funk group, talks about the making of his dramatic, groove-led single...
The West Country rock band’s frontman tells us how their energetic, singalong single took shape and took off Formed in...
The fun-loving indie trio’s lead singer and bassist recalls how Bob Marley inspired the conception of their biggest hit single...
The Newcastle rock band’s frontman Ginger explains how a soundcheck riff and a casual interview comment inspired their unpredictable single...
The singer of Bradford rock band Terrorvision tells the story behind the writing of their riff-tastic ode to whales and...
On the 50th anniversary of the band’s formation, the enigmatic, flute-toting frontman talks about writing one of their best-known songs...
The legendary folk-pop singer-songwriter tells the remarkable story behind her song that tackled the subject of child abuse head on...
Having inspired a Taylor Swift single, the Fairbrass brothers reveal all about the creation of their shirtless 1991 smash hit...
Origin stories of over 40 much-loved hits from the 60s to the present day, as told by the songwriters themselves...
The guitarist, sitar player and songwriter behind this frequently covered two-chord classic, talks about its willful simplicity and enduring popularity...
The songwriter and former East 17 member recalls the deeply personal tragedy behind his band’s unlikely and enduring Christmas smash...