Articles by Martin Chilton
Mustang Sally: How Wilson Pickett Rode Into History With A Soul Classic
With his version of Mustang Sally, Wilson Pickett turned a minor R&B hit into one of the defining soul songs of the 60s.
Hotel California: How Eagles Checked Into America’s Dark Underbelly
A song about ‘excess in America’, Hotel California kicked off one of Eagles’ finest albums – a record that has sold over 32 million copies.
You’ll Never Walk Alone: A Powerful Song For Troubled Times
A Broadway song that was a hit for Gerry And The Pacemakers, You’ll Never Walk Alone is “a modern hymn” that still has the power to soothe.
Big Girls Don’t Cry: Behind The Four Seasons’ Evergreen Classic
With all the hallmarks of The Four Seasons’ classic sound, Big Girls Don’t Cry has become a part of popular culture.
His Band And The Street Choir: How Van Morrison Found A New Voice
With ‘His Band And The Street Choir’, Van Morrison recorded a classic album built on funky radio hits with “a positive vibe”.
Best Neil Young Songs: 20 Classics That Hit Like A Hurricane
Full of introspection and emotion, the best Neil Young songs are transcendental works that reach a higher plane.
Stagger Lee: Behind The Immortal Blues Song “Too Violent For TV”
A classic song recorded by over 500 artists, Stagger Lee was perhaps best captured by Wilson Pickett, who was dubbed “Stagger Lee incarnate”.
Best Eagles Songs: 20 Tracks That Define Californian Country-Rock
The best Eagles songs cover emotive country-rock classics and haunting, excess-fuelled comments on the American Dream.
Werewolves Of London: Behind Warren Zevon’s Howlingly Funny Song
Recorded during a vodka-fuelled all-night session, Warren Zevon’s Werewolves Of London was “a lesson in not taking yourself seriously”.
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