The Italian singer songwriter Alessio Bondi introduces us to the magical and varied sounds of the Mediterranean Sea’s largest island...
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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 founder of Mellowtone Records leads us around Liverpool by choosing a dozen of his favourite songs from the city...
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...
Soulful songwriting Berliner Cleo T takes us on a musical journey in selecting 10 tracks inspired by the German capital...
The Wonder Stuff’s late 80s student disco anthem had its genesis in a recording accident, as frontman Miles Hunt explains...
James Warren tells the story behind the 80s hit single that’s been covered by everyone from Beck to Baby D...
Will Young’s No 1 single may have saved his career, but could just as easily been Gareth Gates’ Christmas song...
The 80s smash that hit No 1 on the Billboard chart almost wasn’t recorded and was the songwriter’s bittersweet tale...