“It was a challenge to myself: ‘I’m not gonna have a chorus in this song’”: How Jack White created the riff of the century

Seven Nation Army was so named because the young Jack once misheard the name of the Salvation Army. According to White, the ...
American Songwriter

The James Bond Origins Behind The White Stripes Classic, “Seven Nation Army”

“Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes is a truly incredible track. Jack White’s wailing guitar and Meg White’s stellar percussion just can’t be matched. It’s a catchy, well-aged piece of work. And ...
The New York Times

Fifteen of the best football songs of all time, from Seven Nation Army to Freed from Desire

What’s the only thing better than a really good song? A really good football song, of course. The beautiful game has a soundtrack. Some iconic toe-tappers pay tribute to the sport through their lyrics ...
American Songwriter

“Eh, It’s Ok”: How “Seven Nation Army” Went From Snoozer To Defining 21st Century Folk Anthem

Before it was played in bars, stadiums, and arenas across the world, the opening riff to “Seven Nation Army” was played on the fly during a White Stripes soundcheck in Australia. The player was, of ...
Oxford Mail on MSN

'I wrote Seven Nation Army in 10 seconds' - Jack White appears at Oxford Union

American rock musician Jack White – from The White Stripes fame – said that he wrote the band’s Grammy Award-winning song ...
Rolling Stone

White Stripes Drop ‘Seven Nation Army’ Copyright Lawsuit Against Trump

The White Stripes have dropped their copyright infringement lawsuit against Donald Trump over the unauthorized use of “Seven Nation Army” in a campaign video released earlier this year. Jack and Meg ...