Story Behind The Song

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‘Bang Bang’: Jessie J, Ariana Grande And Nicki Minaj’s Powerhouse Anthem

When Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj joined forces on the powerhouse anthem “Bang Bang,” they proved three divas are better than one.

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‘Oh No!’ How A 60s Girl Group Anthem Took Over TikTok

While the musical snippet has been attributed to everyone from Kreepa to Capone, it’s actually a sample from the 1964 girl group classic ‘Remember (Walking In The Sand)’ by The Shangri-Las.

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‘It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels’: Kitty Wells’ Country Classic

Opening the door for generations of female singers, ‘It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels’ was an answer song that kick-started Kitty Wells’ career.

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‘Stay With Me’: The Story Behind Sam Smith’s Breakthrough Song

A tender result of searing emotional heartbreak, ‘Stay With Me’ sounded like a classic from the off, ensuring Sam Smith’s legacy.

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‘Sorry Not Sorry’: Behind Demi Lovato’s Unapologetic Anthem Of Defiance

Truly making its mark on popular culture, ‘Sorry Not Sorry’ took Demi Lovato’s career to a whole new level.

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‘Space Oddity’: The Story Behind David Bowie’s Influential Song

A song that captured the zeitgeist of the Moon landing, in 1969, ‘Space Oddity’ became David Bowie’s first hit and continues to influence society today.

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‘Baby I Need Your Loving’: The Story Behind Four Tops’ Classic Song

Recorded in the early hours of the morning, ‘Baby I Need Your Loving’ was nothing but sweet soul music that put Four Tops on the map.

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‘Here Comes The Sun’: The Story Behind The Beatles’ ‘Abbey Road’ Song

With George Harrison’s songwriting blossoming during the ‘Abbey Road’ sessions, ‘Here Comes The Sun’ emerged as a standout song from the album.

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‘Fight the Power’: The Story Behind Public Enemy’s Searing Classic

This soundtrack lynchpin for Spike Lee's ‘Do The Right Thing’ remains one of Public Enemy's most searing anthems. Here's the story of how it got made.

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‘Honky Tonk Women’: The Story Behind The Stones’ Funky Classic

Inspired by a trip to Brazil, 'Honky Tonk Women’ is one of The Rolling Stones' most celebrated singles. Here's how it got made.

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‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’: How The Rolling Stones Summed Up The 60s

Soundtracking the collapse of peace-and-love idealism, ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’ remains one of The Rolling Stones’ most potent songs.

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‘Voulez-Vous’: The Story Behind The ABBA Song

A rare ABBA song recorded outside of Sweden, ‘Voulez-Vous’ emerged as a classic floor-filling disco track whose reputation has continued to grow.

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‘Everybody’s Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey’: The Story Behind The Song

Capturing The Beatles as a visceral rock band, ‘Everybody’s Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey’ is one of their most spirited performances of 1968.