The Rev. John Newton's hymn "Amazing Grace" has become a national hymn, uniting people of all walks of life and reflecting ...

As we look at another New Year’s Day, it’s a good time to reflect on a song that unites rather ... become our national hymn. The story behind the hymn is as amazing as the hymn itself.

That’s almost twice as long as its nearest rival, which you might be surprised to know is “Amazing Grace” by Judy Collins. It’s a timeless anthem that, even in a digital world where songs ...

This is certainly true in the case of John Newton. The story of the man behind Amazing Grace begins with his mother, a woman of great faith. Elizabeth Newton (nee Seatliffe) of Stepney was born in ...

The tale of how the Welsh trio's last Number One single, which was released 25 years ago next week, came together.

A graceful song of pain and despair, ‘Ruby Tuesday’ was the last great collaboration between Keith Richards and Brian Jones. Their strength lay not only in the symbiotic collaborations of Mick ...

Whether you’re listening to the Nine Inch Nails original version or the arguably more famous cover by Johnny Cash, ‘Hurt’ is an undeniably bleak song that deals with themes of self-harm, suicidal ...