SHOCKING: 5 - What They Never Told You

The hit song Billy Joel didn’t want to include on The Stranger

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The Independent UK · Jul 16

Billy Joel reveals hit song was nearly axed from album before Grammy winner stepped in

‘Piano Man’ singer revealed he hadn’t wanted to include the track as it was ‘too mushy’

The Independent UK · Jul 16

“I didn’t even want to put it on the album because I thought it was too mushy. Linda Ronstadt goes, ‘Are you out of your mind? That’s a hit record!’”: Billy Joel on the classic ballad that Paul McCartney wishes he’d written

Plus: the song Joel wrote in memory of John Lennon

MusicRadar · Jul 15

Paul McCartney's '60s Bedroom is a Primer on Decorating With Tonal Neutrals – Decades Later, We're Still Following His Example

Decorating in shades of tan, chocolate, and burnt orange can be a complex puzzle – but The Beatle demonstrates the formula that makes it easy

Homes & Gardens · Jul 12

The Rolling Stones - 'Foreign Tongues': Euronews Culture's review and verdict

The album cover leaves something to be desired... But optics aside, the Rolling Stones astonish in the way they expand their late creative burst and prove they've lost none of their momentum.

Euronews · Jul 10

Beatles’ early mentor Lord Woodbine to feature in new BBC drama

Six-part series will explore the band’s years in Hamburg, including the overlooked influence of Harold Phillips

The Guardian - UK · Jul 10

"Paul really misses being in a band": Keith Richards comments on relationship with Beatles legend

Richards spoke about the pair's bond with Zane Lowe on Apple Music

MusicRadar · Jul 9

Paul McCartney 'really misses being in a band', according to Keith Richards

Keith Richards says Sir Paul McCartney “misses” being in a band and is welcome to work with the Rolling Stones anytime, as the group reflect on their long‑lasting chemistry and decades of success.

BANG Premier · Jul 9

Thursday news quiz: Joke candidates, blind injustice and Paul McCartney

Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 9

“I’ve actually performed it with him, and I’m afraid to say that during the soundcheck, I broke down”: The story behind The Beach Boys’ timeless masterpiece God Only Knows, a Brian Wilson co-creation that had a profound emotional impact on Paul McCartney

How Brian Wilson hooked up with an LA advertising executive to pen one of the most majestic and moving pop songs ever created

MusicRadar · Jul 8