The Story of: The facts behind the hits

'Jealous Guy' sees John Lennon confessing how possessive and insecure he was about his love with Yoko Ono.

The Story of... 'Jealous Guy' by John Lennon

Tears for Fears scored a massive hit with 'Everybody Wants to Rule the World'

The Story of... 'Everybody Wants to Rule the World' by Tears for Fears

Madonna - Like a Prayer

The Story of... 'Like a Prayer' by Madonna

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Kate Garraway talks to the Dirty Dancing songwriters

The Story of... The Dirty Dancing Soundtrack: Kate Garraway speaks to iconic movie's songwriters

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Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty

The Story of... 'Baker Street' by Gerry Rafferty

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Kate Bush's 'Running Up that Hill'

The Story of... 'Running Up that Hill' by Kate Bush after Stranger Things resurgence

Dance with My Father by Luther Vandross

The Story of... 'Dance with My Father' by Luther Vandross

Portishead's Glory Box is a cult favourite

The Story of... 'Glory Box' by Portishead

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Berlin's Take My Breath Away was a massive hit

The Story of... 'Take My Breath Away' by Berlin, the Top Gun power ballad anthem

George Michael covered Stevie Wonder's 'As'

The Story of... 'As' by Stevie Wonder, covered by George Michael and Mary J Blige

'Both Sides, Now' has been covered over a 1000 times since it was first released.

The Story of... 'Both Sides Now' by Joni Mitchell

Shania Twain's iconic music video

The Story of... 'Man! I Feel Like a Woman' by Shania Twain

Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive

The Story of... 'I Will Survive' by Gloria Gaynor

John Lennon helped launch Harry Nilsson's career when he referred to him as his "favourite American group" in reference to his sheer talent.

The Story of... 'Without You' by Harry Nilsson

The Bangles - Eternal Flame

The Story of... 'Eternal Flame' by The Bangles

The Story of... 'The Winner Takes It All' by ABBA

The Story of... 'The Winner Takes it All' by ABBA

Shakespeares Sister - Stay

The Story of... 'Stay' by Shakespears Sister

'I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)' is one of Meat Loaf's biggest and most beloved songs.

The Story of... 'I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)' by Meat Loaf

The Story of… ‘Smooth Operator’ by Sade

The Story of… ‘Smooth Operator’ by Sade

The Story of... 'Last Christmas' by Wham!

The Story of... 'Last Christmas' by Wham! - as told by Andrew Ridgeley

Shakin Stevens

The Story of... 'Merry Christmas Everyone' by Shakin' Stevens

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Elvis Presley died in 1977

Elvis Presley's death: How the world reacted to the King's shock passing at 42

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Olivia Newton-John had a stellar career in film and music.

Watch an emotional Olivia Newton-John relive her huge success on This Is Your Life

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In America, 'Physical' was the biggest-selling single of the 1980s.

'Physical': How Olivia Newton-John started the biggest trend of the 1980s

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Elton John appeared on TV special Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights when she invited him to come on stage and play a special version of his 1973 hit, 'Candle In The Wind.'

When Olivia Newton-John joined Elton John for a breathtaking stripped-back version of 'Candle In The Wind'

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Dame Olivia Newton-John was last seen on stage by fans in 2020 – two years two years before her death in August 2022, aged 73.

Watch Olivia Newton-John's jaw-dropping final performance before her death

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Olivia Newton-John committed a huge portion of her personal fortune to her cancer foundation and wellness centre.

Olivia Newton-John's incredible final act of charity before her death revealed

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The two icons then sang the famous hit together and coming together at the end to hold their hands high in the air, were met with screams of delight from the Australian audience.

Relive Mariah Carey and Olivia Newton-John’s rarely heard duet of ‘Hopelessly Devoted To You’

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Olivia and Barry performed 'How Can You Mend A Broken Heart' in Australia at Sound Relief in 2009

When Barry Gibb and Olivia Newton-John sang 'How Can You Mend A Broken Heart' and it was spectacular

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Freddie Mercury, was famously and opening gay, however he had one women in his life who was more important to him that anyone else, Mary Austin. Pictured: The pair in 1985.

Freddie Mercury and Mary Austin: The insider's tale of their lifelong love story

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The pair were celebrating the release of Grease on DVD in 2002 when the spectacular moment took place 24 years after they fell in love on screen as Sandy and Danny Zuko.

When Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta reunited after 24 years to sing ‘You’re The One That I Want’

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Michael Jackson practising thee Moonwalk

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A timeline of Barry Gibb and Linda Gray's heartwarming 50-year relationship

A timeline of Barry Gibb and Linda Gray's beautiful 50-year relationship

Whitney and Kevin had a beautiful friendship

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