The success of Kingfishr’s Killeagh: A song made in 20 minutes that started ‘as a joke’

Success of Kingfishr’s Killeagh, written ‘as a joke’ about the parish’s hurling team, has been just one high point in the ...
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3 Hit Songs That Started As Jokes Between Band Members

The creative process doesn’t have to be all serious all the time. In fact, many artists have found that a measure of silliness in the studio pays off big time. The three songs below are great examples ...
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“The title was a joke, but it fitted the song so perfectly”: How Massive Attack created a groundbreaking ’90s hit

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: YouTube/Massive Attack Shara Nelson was midway through recording vocals at Coach House ...
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The Story Behind How Pharrell Williams Wrote Despicable Me 2's Hit Song As A Joke

Pharrell Williams has been in the music business since the early 1990s, but would score the biggest hit of his career in 2013 with “Happy.” The peppy tune was such an astronomical international ...
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Remembering the life and times of Killing Joke’s Geordie Walker

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Lorne Thomson/Redferns Geordie Walker, known for his steadfast role as the guitarist for ...