The Independent recently published an article in which major
music stars revealed which songs and records changed their lives. Among their
unforgettable tunes are songs like “Girls and Boys” by Blur, “That’ll Be the
Day” by Buddy Holly, and “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Aretha Franklin.
Below are some of the artists interviewed and their answers.
For a full listing, check
out the original article from The Independent.
- Robbie Williams: “Girls and Boys” by Blur, Glenn Miller’s Greatest Hits, Oasis
- Ozzy Osbourne: “A Whiter Shade of Pale” by Procol Harum
- Labyrinth: The James Bond soundtracks
- Meat Loaf: “Rolling in the Deep” by Adele, Jim Steinman, “Hotel California” by the Eagles
- Brian Wilson: “Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” by the Beatles
- Brandon Flowers: “Sing Your Life” from Morrissey
- Elly Jackson (La Roux): “Right Down the Line” by Gerry Rafferty
- Lemar: “Let’s Stay Together” by Al Green
“[A Whiter Shade of Pale] taught me when a song is perfect,
not to attempt a poor copy,” said Osbourne. “It’s been covered by so many
people and I was tempted—but it’s been over-covered, so I decided not to. And
I’ve learnt I was so right. It’s difficult with covers, even doing one of your
own material.”
“All my life I have been blown over by songs that tell
stories so that when you hear them, you see pictures,” said Meatloaf. “[Adele
has] changed everyone’s perceptions.”
What songs have changed the way you look at things? Are they
old songs or new, pop or rock, vocal or instrumental? And what is it about them
that resonates with you?
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