Paul McGuinness

Shania Twain, one of the biggest 90s country stars

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Best 90s Country Songs: 51 Essentials For Your Playlist

We count down the best songs from a decade in which the sound of country splintered into tons of different directions.

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Death Of The 60s: The Dream Was Over, But The Music Lives On

The summer of 1969 saw the world united in hope, but by the end of the year, the death of the 60s dream left the world asking: What's next?

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The Beatles’ Singles: 22 Songs That Changed The World

The Beatles may have ushered in the “album era” of music, but their singles were no less influential on the course of pop music. Here’s why…

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‘Jealous Guy’: Behind John Lennon’s Unflinchingly Honest Love Song

Beginning life as a song inspired by the Maharishi, John Lennon’s ‘Jealous Guy’ evolved to look at the insecurities and possessive nature of love.

Rick James, artist behind one of the best funk albums ever

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The Best Funk Albums Ever: 40 Classic Records

From iconic records by Parliament-Funkadelic and James Brown to Betty Davis and the Isaac Hayes, these are the best funk albums ever.

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Chairman Of The Boards: How Producers Shaped Our Sounds

Throughout the history of pop music, the studio changed for musicians and producers from being a place of work to becoming a creative hub.

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‘Long, Long, Long’: The Story Behind The Song

Written towards the end of the “White Album” sessions, ‘Long, Long, Long’ was one of George Harrison’s most notable spiritual songs.

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‘Something’: How George Harrison’s Songwriting Came Into Its Own

Praised by John Lennon as one of the best tracks on 'Abbey Road,' ‘Something’ remains a landmark song in George Harrison’s creative development.

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‘Come Together’: The Story Behind The Beatles’ ‘Abbey Road’ Song

With its unlikely origins in a campaign slogan, ‘Come Together’ evolved to become one of The Beatles’ most memorable songs.

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Idol Playthings: How Teen Idols Shaped The Pop World

Mass-marketed music for the X-Factor generation promoting attractive, clean-living male singers is hardly a new thing.

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We Shall Overcome: The Power Of Protest Songs

People have been using music as a means to express dissatisfaction for as long as we know, but why is it so powerful?

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‘Glass Onion’: The Story Behind The Song

Playing with fans who sought to decipher hidden meanings in their songs, The Beatles laced ‘Glass Onion’ with references to their earlier songs.

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‘Helter Skelter’: The Story Behind The Song

Arguably The Beatles’ most visceral moment on record, ‘Helter Skelter’ grew from a bluesy jam into what’s been cited as the world’s first heavy metal song.

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‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’: The Story Behind The Beatles’ Song

Starting life as a tender acoustic song, ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ became an epic rock track, and one of George Harrison’s finest Beatles moments.