How The Proclaimers’ “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” Defied Critics and Became a Global HitProfessor of Rock Coming up, a tale of twin brothers of The Proclaimers who were told by all the tastemakers that if they wanted to make it in music they should learn to sing without an accent. Their thick acce...1 year agoHow The Proclaimers’ “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” Defied Critics and Became a Global HitProfessor of Rock0:00 / 0:00Use this feed in your RSS readerCopy the publisher’s public feed URL, or build an OPML reading list for another reader.Copy RSS URL Open RSS feed · Find feeds & export OPMLKeep up with this sourceFollow this sourceKeep this source in your dashboard and return to its latest articles. Email alerts are managed separately in Settings.FetchFeeds groups articles by feed so you can follow sources, compare coverage, and save stories for later.Back to all articles from Professor of RockMore from this feedChoose another story from Professor of Rock.The Greatest Comeback Songs of All Time – Featuring Tina Turner, Donny Osmond & Elvis5 Underrated 80s Hits – Including the Song Two Iconic Bands Rejected That Became a ClassicHow Little River Band’s “Reminiscing” Became the Most Played Australian Song in AmericaInterview with Smokey Robinson: How a Late-Night Call Turned a Struggling Song Into a #1 HitThe Top 10 Songs of 1973 – And the Classic Hit Everyone MispronouncesBonnie Raitt’s Long Road to #1 – The Heartbreaking Story Behind “I Can’t Make You Love Me”How Cheap Trick’s “The Flame” Became Their Biggest Hit—Despite Their Guitarist Hating ItThe 80s Bands That Should Have Been Bigger – Featuring The Sundays, The Replacements & More