Martin Chilton

A former culture editor of The Telegraph, where he was also a music critic, columnist and interviewer, Chilton has also edited books on jazz and a partwork magazine on the history of rock. He has chaired talks with musicians at major festivals and was also once a roadie on George Melly’s tour of China in the 80s.

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Best Live Albums: 50 Must-Hear Classic Records

The best live albums of all time capture the very essence of a band’s energy in concert, making you feel like you were actually there.
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The 50 Best Film Theme Songs: A Hollywood Walk Of Fame

From the first talkie, theme songs in movies have found a treasured place in the popular consciousness, as these 50 best film songs prove.
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‘Cahoots’: A Testament To The Band’s Stylistic Tenacity

‘Cahoots’ remains an important part of The Band’s story, and one that came at a time when the group found themselves at a crossroad.
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Best Bond Songs: 16 James Bond Themes To Be Shaken And Stirred By

The best Bond songs have been recorded by some of the greats of popular music, and hold a special place in the legacy of film soundtracks.
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Best Earth Day Songs: 20 Tracks That Make The World A Better Place

The best Earth Day songs range from political warnings to songs written in celebration of our planet’s beauty.
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Is The Beatles’ ‘Yesterday’ The Best Song Ever Written?

Hailed as “one of the greatest songs ever written” in the new Danny Boyle movie, ‘Yesterday’, does the classic Beatles song deserve such status?… Well, yes!
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Best John Martyn Songs: 20 Raw Folk Rock Tracks

The folk musician was a musical maverick, a bitingly honest songwriter, and one of the most brilliant acoustic guitarists of his generation.
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10 Homemade Musical Instruments That Rocked The World

From custom guitars to truly bizarre contraptions, these homemade musical instruments have unique DIY sounds that you’ll never hear anywhere else.
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Queen at Live Aid: How Rock’s Royalty Stole The Show

Queen’s Live Aid performance has not only gone down in history as the day’s show-stopping event, but one of the greatest live concerts of all time.
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The 56 Best Gospel Songs Of All Time: Music’s Most Moving Spirituals

Spanning jazz, country, hip-hop and soul music, the best gospel songs of all time prove that the spirit can move you, no matter what your tastes.
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Best Freddie Mercury Songs: 20 Essential Solo And Queen Tracks

The finest Freddie Mercury songs reveal an artist committed to exploring all avenues of expression.
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Best Freddie Mercury Videos: 10 Essential Pop Epics

The best Freddie Mercury videos reveal how the Queen frontman harnessed powerful visuals to further express his boundless creativity.
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Freddie Mercury Quotes: The Legendary Queen Singer, In His Own Words

Offering insight into the life of one of rock’s greatest singers, these Freddie Mercury quotes reveal the unflinchingly honest man behind the songs.
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Best Queen Songs: 20 Essential Tracks That Weave A Kind Of Magic

From straight-up rockers to timeless ballads and ambitious, groundbreaking anthems that broke all the rules, the best Queen songs redefined rock music.
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On The Ball: The 15 Best Football Songs Of All Time

The best football songs are the right mix of optimism, reality, and songwriting skills. Here’s a starting 15 to qualify for the finals.

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