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For readers, music offers both discovery and connection: a chance to find new voices, revisit familiar favourites and understand how artists build their work and careers. Disputes over samples, reunions and the changing business of entertainment show how creativity, money and cultural influence intersect.

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Who wrote the 1975 Rod Stewart song, ‘Sailing’?

  • Gavin Sutherland wrote “Sailing”.
  • Stewart’s version topped the UK chart for four weeks.
  • The original was recorded by the Sutherland Brothers.

Rod Stewart did not write “Sailing”, the song most closely associated with his 1975 hit. It was written by Gavin Sutherland, bassist for the Sutherland Brothers, whose 1972 recording Stewart discovered after his girlfriend recommended the band. Stewart recorded his version at Muscle Shoals Sound Studios in Alabama…

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‘Nobody Wants This’ Creator Teases “Pivotal & Important” Role Written For Dax Shepard

  • Erin Foster has a pivotal role in mind for Dax Shepard.
  • The potential role is for an unconfirmed fourth season.
  • Shepard says he is more open to acting after *Bad Monkey*.

Erin Foster says the writers of *Nobody Wants This* have devised a pivotal role for Dax Shepard in a potential fourth season, and have asked whether he would take part. Netflix has not renewed the series, so the role depends on a season being commissioned and Shepard agreeing…

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The million-selling Billy Joel albums he never wanted released: “They’ll put out anything these days”

  • Billy Joel says he did not authorise many greatest-hits compilations.
  • He considers *Fantasies & Delusions* his last album.
  • He says labels continue to issue collections under his name.

Billy Joel has criticised unauthorised greatest-hits compilations bearing his name, saying record labels keep releasing collections he did not approve. His comments highlight how artists’ back catalogues can continue to be repackaged and sold even when they are no longer regularly making albums. Joel said he considers *Fantasies…

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3 Queen Songs That Showcase a Different Side of the Iconic Band

  • Three Queen songs reveal the band’s less expected sounds.
  • “Lover Boy” draws on ragtime and vintage styling.
  • “The Prophet’s Song” pairs an expansive form with apocalyptic lyrics.

Queen’s theatrical, experimental rock style is familiar, but three songs highlight less expected sides of the band. “Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy”, “The Millionaire Waltz” and “The Prophet’s Song” show how Queen drew on other musical traditions and took their compositions in unusual directions. “Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy” uses…

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Who played the synth on Van Halen’s 1983 hit ‘Jump’?

  • Eddie Van Halen played the synthesiser on ‘Jump’.
  • The melody had been taking shape since 1981.
  • The hit became Van Halen’s only US Hot 100 number one.

Van Halen’s 1983 hit ‘Jump’ helped turn the band into American pop-rock superstars by combining their hard-rock sound with prominent synthesiser chords. The article says guitarist Eddie Van Halen played the keyboard part, and that the song’s success shaped the band’s sound for the rest of the decade.…

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In 2000, Bono suffered a health scare that threatened U2’s future. Then came the comeback of their career

  • Bono feared throat cancer while recording U2’s 2000 album.
  • His voice had been weakening for about five years.
  • The album’s songs helped mark a comeback for the band.

In the late 1990s, Bono’s voice had been weakening for years, and while recording U2’s 2000 album *All That You Can’t Leave Behind*, he feared he might have throat cancer. He kept that concern from the rest of the band, and the possibility that he could lose his…

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In 1977, Christine McVie released one of Stevie Nicks’ favourite songs. Today, it’s almost forgotten

  • “Oh Daddy” is one of *Rumours*’ least-played tracks.
  • Stevie Nicks called it her favourite Christine McVie song.
  • The article argues the song adds emotional depth to the album.

Fleetwood Mac’s “Oh Daddy”, written by Christine McVie for the band’s 1977 album *Rumours*, is now among the record’s least-played tracks. The article argues that its relative obscurity overlooks its role in the album’s emotional range and McVie’s contribution to the band’s success. The song was a tribute…

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In 1975, Paul Simon wrote a song that meant nothing. The world fell in love with it

  • Simon called the song “basically a nonsense song”.
  • Its playful lyrics and inventive arrangement helped it become a hit.
  • It appeared on his 1975 album *Still Crazy After All These Years*.

Paul Simon wrote ‘50 Ways to Leave Your Lover’ for his 1975 album *Still Crazy After All These Years*, but considered its lyrics largely nonsense. The song became one of his best-known hits, showing how its catchy phrasing and inventive music could connect with listeners even without a…

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In 1975, Don Henley didn’t want the Eagles to release a song. Today, it’s considered a classic

  • “Best of My Love” became the Eagles’ first number-one hit.
  • Henley wanted the band to pursue a harder rock sound.
  • The ballad’s success brought fans but underscored that tension.

Don Henley was initially reluctant to release the Eagles’ “Best of My Love”, despite it becoming their first US number-one hit. Its success mattered because it expanded the band’s audience while highlighting a tension between the mellow sound fans embraced and the harder-edged rock direction Henley wanted to…

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The iconic 1971 Carole King solo that was recorded in one take: “Right off the floor”

  • ‘It’s Too Late’ became Carole King’s first number one single.
  • Danny Kortchmar recorded its guitar solo in one take.
  • The song was first released as a B-side.

Carole King’s 1971 album *Tapestry* established her as a solo artist, despite her reluctance to perform and her struggles with stage fright. Its song ‘It’s Too Late’ became her first number one single, helping cement the album’s place in the rise of the singer-songwriter era. The song was…

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