John Cavanagh tells the story of the Rolling Stones classic (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction. Built around a powerful opening riff, the song attacked advertising and consumerism. Show more

John Cavanagh tells the story of the Gerry Goffin and Carole King classic: 'Will You Love Me Tomorrow?'. Show more

Simon & Garfunkel's Bridge Over Troubled Water may be a song of peace, hope and healing, but the recording of the song and album exposed many underlying tensions. Show more

John Cavanagh tells the story of the classic Beatles track Let It Be, which was inspired by a dream Paul McCartney had about his mother. Show more

A look at the Specials song 'Ghost Town', which became the soundtrack as riots spread across Britain in 1981. Show more

John Cavanagh invites some famous fans including Matt Lucas, David Tennant and Chris Evans to celebrate the classic Proclaimers track, I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles).

From Brenda Lee to Elvis and in more recent years Michael Buble. John Cavanagh tells the story behind the enduring ballad 'Always On My Mind'. Show more

John Cavanagh tells the story of Julie Gold's anthem 'From a Distance'. Show more

John Cavanagh explores the stories behind the songs. He talks about the classic song Shipbuilding made famous by Elvis Costello in the 1980s. Show more