Snow Patrol on 20 years of Chasing Cars, and their 'non-duet' with Kylie
Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody reflects on the 20th anniversary of their hit song 'Chasing Cars', detailing its origins in a garden shed session. The article explores the song's evolution from a casual writing session to becoming one of the most-played radio songs of the 21st century.
Why it matters
The piece provides cultural insight into the creative process behind a globally recognized song and its lasting impact on the music industry.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Gary Lightbody formed Snow Patrol at the University of Dundee in 1994 - initially calling the band Shrug and Polarbear, before settling on their final form
The article is a standard music feature based on an interview with the artist.
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