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The story of the Rolling Stones-sampling anthem that has won over a new generation

By Andy Price Published 13 July 26

Built atop an orchestral version of the Rolling Stones’ The Last Time, Richard Ashcroft and The Verve conjured a timeless symphony of self-assertion

We speak to Bernard Butler and David McAlmont about writing one of the most uplifting songs of the 1990s

By Sean Hannam Published 12 July 26

From the ashes of an acrimonious split came the song that some regard as the I Will Survive of the ‘90s

The creative genius and ‘insane’ methodology in Van Halen’s biggest selling album

By Jenna Scaramanga Published 11 July 26

“Eddie and Alex jammed for hours and hours, day after day, until they hit upon something so unique that is so perfectly natural”

“I was so shocked and sad when he died. That night, I wrote a song about Bon”

By Paul Elliott Published 10 July 26

“As a rock ’n’ roll singer and as a person, he was one of the best”

“When I played that song in England it would go down like a lead zeppelin”: Elton John’s sleeper hit

By Neil Crossley Published 10 July 26

“I knew Bernie would like me to do this one because it’s about his girlfriend”

Simply the test: It's MusicRadar's Quiz of the Week #13!

By Daniel Griffiths Published 10 July 26

Unlucky for some? Are you ready to have your knowledge of this week's music news put to the test?

“I gave up guitar when I heard Clapton, the way people are put off tennis when they watch Federer”

By Paul Elliott Published 9 July 26

“I found the flute gave me something very interesting melodically”

Bonnie Tyler on the classic song for which she will always be remembered

By Neil Crossley Published 9 July 26

The popular Welsh singer has died aged 75

Carlos Santana on Miles and McLaughlin, Hendrix and SRV, and his quest for eternal melody

By Jonathan Horsley Published 8 July 26

“I wanted my guitar to sound like a female – like the voice of my favourite singers”

The songwriting theory and modest gear behind Kylie Minogue’s 2001 pop gem

By Roland Schmidt Published 8 July 26

The dazzling track heralded the jaw-dropping return of the former pop pixie, yet Can't Get You Out of My Head was cooked up in record time by its writers - and with just one synth!