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Genesis embraced their sensitive side with this 1978 hit.

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How Genesis embraced their sensitive side, scoring a crossover hit when they needed it most

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John Lennon wrote a wise letter to an aspiring folk artist. It went undelivered for decades.

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How Genesis embraced their sensitive side, scoring a crossover hit when they needed it most

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A resurfaced Eric Clapton interview reveals the devastating details that inspired "Tears in Heaven"

John Lennon wrote a wise letter to an aspiring folk artist. It went undelivered for decades.

The story, including the Beatle's sage advice, wound up inspiring a film

The Bee Gees' blissful a cappella 'How Deep Is Your Love' might beat the classic original

Those harmonies never sounded better.

Elton John didn't recall writing this '60s song, until a former bandmate gifted him the demo

The "Tiny Dancer" singer was very nearly in a prog-rock band.

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“Suddenly I became known as a novelty producer."

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"A lot of creative power is from that feeling."

Freddie Mercury's cat inspired this playful Queen song that their drummer 'hates'

"That’s just not me," said Roger Taylor.

Graham Nash's life-changing acid trip involved a church, Stonehenge, and a profound revelation

It also inspired an epic Crosby, Stills & Nash song.

Brian Wilson was blown away by 'fifth Beatle' George Martin mixing 'God Only Knows' in person

"George, I can't believe this is happening!"

Radiohead's Thom Yorke was so inspired by Queen as a kid, he tried to build his own guitar

"I didn't have any proper tools. I just had a f***ing hacksaw and brass thingies to smooth the edges.”

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The story, including the Beatle's sage advice, wound up inspiring a film

Those harmonies never sounded better.

The "Tiny Dancer" singer was very nearly in a prog-rock band.

“Suddenly I became known as a novelty producer."

"A lot of creative power is from that feeling."

"That’s just not me," said Roger Taylor.

It also inspired an epic Crosby, Stills & Nash song.

"George, I can't believe this is happening!"

"I didn't have any proper tools. I just had a f***ing hacksaw and brass thingies to smooth the edges.”

Two guitars, one voice, no electronics

Libraries really do represent the best of America.

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