The Beatles were always known for being big fans of Eric Clapton, but on one song in particular they took his influence much further.
While the Grammys nominated The Beatles for "Now and Then", only the two remaining members met the requirements.
Until this year our songs have been better than George’s Only in the months leading ... “He was annoyed because I didn’t say that he had written one line of this song, Taxman,” replied Harrison. “Did ...
Many classic rock stars contributed to the canon of Christmas music. On the other hand, George Harrison decided to give us a ...
While George Harrison was known for his jovial attitude, he wasn't suffering any fools when writing this cynical tune to his ...
Here are four songs written or co-written by Jeff Lynne that were hits for other artists in honor of the ELO frontman’s 77th ...
The Invisible Bluesman’ on why he probably won’t write any more songs, the ignored art of rhythm guitar, why he always thinks ...
That is the question I hoped would be answered by a screening of the new Bob Dylan biopic, A Complete Unknown, written and ...
Jimmy Webb was driving through the high plains of north-west Oklahoma when the inspiration for his biggest-ever song came to him. It was a scorching summer afternoon and as the Grammy award-winning ...
Richard Perry, whose many successes included Carly Simon's "You're So Vain" and a Ringo Starr album featuring all four ...
When Webb played them the song, Campbell was bowled over. He knew in an instant that it was a hit. “When I heard it I cried,” he told BBC Radio 4 in 2011. “...It’s just a masterfully written song.” At ...
Previously, I touched on the worst Christmas songs ever written, so why not try my hand at the best? The earworms, the nostalgia bringers, the tear jerkers, this list has them all, and then some!