Oldfield went on to have a successful if discreet career, and Branson has thanked him for giving the Virgin group its first major financial success. "I never thought that the word 'tubular bells ...

Synopsis In 1973, Mike Oldfield's iconic "Tubular Bells" takes the world by storm. This feature uncovers the history behind the music.

Mike Oldfield's "Tubular Bells" just celebrated its 45th birthday and ever since its use on the soundtrack for "The Exorcist" has been constantly re-invented, most recently by electronic music ...