Hansa Studio in Berlin has played an important role in the history of music, with a client list that includes David Bowie, Iggy Pop, and U2. The studio’s unique atmosphere, along with its location in a divided city during the Cold War, contributed to the creation of some of the most iconic albums of all time.
Song for Guy
“Song for Guy” is an instrumental piano piece by Elton John, released on his 1978 album “A Single Man.” The song was written as a tribute to a messenger for John’s music publisher who was killed in a motorcycle accident. It was a rare hit without Bernie writing the lyrics.
Where is Elton’s Honky Chateau?
Honky Chateau was Elton John’s 5th studio album recorded at Château d’Hérouville in France. One hour North of Paris, in the village of Herouville, the Chateau was residential studio that offered the artists a chance to record with a small band, and the chance for some time out of the limelight. Less than three years […]
Peter Gabriel’s Solsbury Hill – Where is it and can you climb it?
Peter Gabriel’s “Solsbury Hill,” a reflection on his departure from Genesis and solo career contemplation, holds a deeper connection to an actual hill near Bath, UK. The 1977 song features metaphorical lyrics about transformation and decision-making. The writer’s personal journey to the hill mirrored Gabriel’s, offering them perspective. The hill is accessible from Bath and is a serene vantage point with historical and soul-searching significance.
The Hidden Secrets Of Liverpool’s Beatles Statue
The Beatles Statue is an iconic tribute to Liverpool’s most famous band. It was unveiled in 2015 after the Cavern Club owners had felt there was no one place Beatles fans could gather in Liverpool to celebrate the band. London had Abbey Road, but the narrow street of the Cavern Club didn’t feel like the best gathering […]
Celebrating 50 Years Of Sgt. Pepper In Liverpool
This summer Liverpool will celebrate 50 years since the release of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band which gives me an overwhelming reason to visit. Do You Want To Know A Secret? I’ve never been to Liverpool. There is no reason for *not* going, it’s just I’ve never had a work or personal reason to visit. […]