Articles by Mark Elliott
Vogue: The Story Behind Madonna’s Biggest-Ever Hit
Vogue started life as a planned B-side, but it would go on to earn a place in pop history as Madonna’s biggest hit song.
4 Minutes: The Story Behind Madonna’s Quickie With Justin Timberlake
4 Minutes was a first for Madonna – inviting Justin Timberlake into the studio, the “Queen Of Pop” shared the billing on one of her records!
‘True’: Behind Spandau Ballet’s Masterpiece 80s Pop Album
Make-or-break for Spandau Ballet, the ‘True’ album lived up to Gary Kemp’s ambition to record ‘an album that would… become timeless’.
How Kylie Minogue Became An LGBTQ+ Icon
From ‘Neighbours’ soap star to WorldPride headliner, this is the story of how Kylie Minogue became an LGBTQ+ icon.
LGBTQ+ Musicians: 40 Pioneering Artists You Need To Know
From androgynous icons to convention-flouting rulebreakers, these pioneering LGBTQ+ musicians helped give the community a voice.
Borderline: The Story Behind Madonna’s Breakout Hit Song
Revealing Madonna as a premier-league mainstream star and a compelling dance act, Borderline was a landmark song for the “Queen Of Pop”.
Bedtime Story: The Tale Behind Madonna’s Classic Dance-Pop Cut
A bold creative move and a massive club success, Bedtime Story is the song that first hinted towards Madonna’s electronica reinvention in the 90s.
Too Shy: The Story Behind Kajagoogoo’s Definitive 80s Pop Song
Kajagoogoo’s Too Shy sold millions around the world, but as the band tell Dig!, the song’s phenomenal success threatened to overwhelm them.
Frozen: The Song That Fuelled Madonna’s Surprise Sonic Revolution
Marking a turning point for Madonna, Frozen was a hypnotic electro ballad that launched the ‘Ray Of Light’ album perfectly.
In Your Eyes: How Kylie Honed Her Perfect Pop Vision
How do you follow one of the biggest-selling singles of all time? Kylie Minogue had an ace up her sleeve with 2002’s In Your Eyes.
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