Marc Bolan and T.Rex

'Get It On' by T. Rex: The making of the gong-banging glam stomper

ELO - Mr Blue Sky

'Mr Blue Sky' by ELO: The making of Jeff Lynne's Beatles-inspired hit

Bruce Springsteen - Born to Run

'Born to Run' by Bruce Springsteen: The making of the Boss's breakthrough hit

Richard and Karen Carpenter

'(They Long to Be) Close to You' by Carpenters: The making of the duo's breakthrough hit

The Foundations

'Build Me Up Buttercup' by The Foundations: The making of the Brit soul classic

The Beatles - Hey Jude

'Hey Jude' by The Beatles: The making of Paul McCartney's soaring epic

The Beatles

Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel - Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)

Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me) by Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel: The making of the glam hit

Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street

'Baker Street' by Gerry Rafferty: The making of the rock classic and truth behind that saxophone riff

'Hotel California' is undoubtedly the Eagles' signature song. Here's all you need to know about it. (Photo by RB/Redferns)

Hotel California: How the Eagles made a haunting country rock classic

Eagles

Paul McCartney and Wings - Band on the Run

'Band on the Run': The making of Wings' sprawling masterpiece

Paul McCartney

Freddie Mercury at Live Aid

'We Are The Champions' by Queen: The making of the ultimate stadium anthem

Queen

Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg

'Je t'aime... moi non plus': The making of Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin's naughty hit

Bing Crosby and David Bowie - Little Drummer Boy

'Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy' by David Bowie and Bing Crosby: The making of the classic duet

David Bowie

'Perfect Day' is Lou Reed's most enduring song, and came to fruition with the help of David Bowie.

'Perfect Day' by Lou Reed: the making of rock's most earnest and enduring ballad

The Who - My Generation

'My Generation' by The Who: The making of the ageless anthem for rebellious youth

Sonny & Cher in 1966

'I Got You Babe' by Sonny & Cher: The making of the classic '60s flower power pop duet

Simon & Garfunkel in 1983

'Bridge Over Troubled Water' by Simon & Garfunkel: The making of the ultimate folk power ballad

Elton John - Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting

'Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting' by Elton John: The making of the rock 'n' roll glam classic

Elton John