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Sunshine On Leith: This Proclaimers’ Song Offers Light In The Darkness
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Sunshine On Leith: This Proclaimers’ Song Offers Light In The Darkness

A ‘love song to Scotland’ that became an emotion-filled football anthem, ‘Sunshine On Leith’ is The Proclaimers’ defining moment.

More Songs About Buildings And Food: Talking Heads’ Constructive Leap
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More Songs About Buildings And Food: Talking Heads’ Constructive Leap

With Brian Eno’s encouragement, Talking Heads embraced funk and African music to set themselves apart from their contemporaries.

Go West: How Pet Shop Boys Led The Way To A New Utopia
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Go West: How Pet Shop Boys Led The Way To A New Utopia

Pet Shop Boys’ iconic cover of Go West rescued the song from the pop footnotes. ‘I think it’s our greatest achievement,’ said Chris Lowe.

The Principle Of Moments: How Robert Plant Mapped Out A New Future
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The Principle Of Moments: How Robert Plant Mapped Out A New Future

With his second solo album, ‘The Principle Of Moments’, Robert Planet readily embraced change in order to outstrip his illustrious past.

How Fleetwood Mac’s Self-Titled 1975 Album Changed Their Fortunes
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How Fleetwood Mac’s Self-Titled 1975 Album Changed Their Fortunes

With Lindsay Buckingham and Stevie Nicks on board, Fleetwood Mac’s self-titled 1975 album took the group from breaking point to glory.

Pet Shop Boys: Behind One Of The Finest Pop Packages Of All Time
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Pet Shop Boys: Behind One Of The Finest Pop Packages Of All Time

With their maverick musicality and arresting visuals, Pet Shop Boys established themselves as a genius singles act – and much more besides.

Chaos And Disorder: Behind Prince’s Tumultuous Return To Rock
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Chaos And Disorder: Behind Prince’s Tumultuous Return To Rock

The result of one of the most controversial periods in Prince’s career, ‘Chaos And Disorder’ sought to put the music industry in its place.

Dry Your Eyes: How The Streets Opened The Floodgates For Emotive Rap
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Dry Your Eyes: How The Streets Opened The Floodgates For Emotive Rap

Offering consolation when British males needed it the most, Dry Your Eyes found The Streets spearheading emotional vulnerability in hip-hop.

Rockstar: Why Nickelback’s Parody Was Embraced As An Anthem
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Rockstar: Why Nickelback’s Parody Was Embraced As An Anthem

In sending up the American Dream, Rockstar ultimately embodied it. ‘It’s just all supposed to be silly things,’ Nickelback say.

Under Pressure: The Story Behind The David Bowie And Queen Song
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Under Pressure: The Story Behind The David Bowie And Queen Song

The result of ‘a genius moment’ in the studio, Under Pressure found David Bowie helping Queen rise to the occasion.

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