Glen Frye was inspired by Joni Mitchell's guitar playing in 1974 when he wrote the melody for the Eagles' first No. 1 hit song. Here's how it came together.
Read MoreImitation is perhaps the sincerest form of flattery, and these '60s hits were covered repeatedly over decades by legends such as David Bowie and Elvis Presley.
Read MoreThere's something about a stellar backup singer's performance that becomes an art unto itself — and some of the artists we highlight are unexpected treasures.
Read MoreA song written a century ago in the roaring '20s was Elvis Presley's biggest hit in 1960, a year in which he had the No. 1 song three times.
Read MoreFor the centerpiece for her latest album, Sheryl Crow turned to one of Peter Gabriel's most intensely personal and introspective songs.
Read MoreIf you're just now discovering the Bee Gees, here are five must-listen songs, including "Trafalgar" and "You Win Again," to get you up to speed.
Read MoreIf you are a beginner at guitar, you may wonder whether acoustic or electric is better to learn on. Taking all things into account, here's what we recommend.
Read MoreReplacing a frontman is always risky, and plenty of '70s bands almost met their doom when, for whatever reason, they decided to take the gamble.
Read MoreFrom singers who revived a stagnating group to replacement drummers who hit harder than anyone before, these musicians transformed the bands they joined.
Read MoreJoni Mitchell's quiet song about a historical event that she couldn't attend turned into a rock hit for Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young in 1970.
Read MoreThese sweet, sincere classics from the Beach Boys, Stevie Wonder, Sonny & Cher, and more will stir memories of puppy love in music fans of a certain age.
Read MoreA mid-2010s heavy metal act and a 1964 Simon & Garfunkel classic might not seem like a perfect fit, but this 2015 cover won hard-rocking fans over nonetheless.
Read MoreThanks to her tumultuous years with Fleetwood Mac, Stevie Nicks has penned several songs about heartbreak that are just as worthy as "Silver Springs."
Read MoreIt only took a couple of decades, but artists like Big Star and Nick Drake, whose records flopped, found respect from younger audiences in later generations.
Read MoreBlack Sabbath, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Free, and Deep Purple can all call some of their biggest hits happy accidents. Here's how those tracks came to be.
Read MoreMusicians get bored, have secondary interests, and hear the whispers of mischievous demons like anyone else, and sometimes they make unexpected career moves.
Read MoreThe No. 1 song on June 24, 1979 has become the unofficial anthem for whenever someone gets changed and dances while looking at themselves in the mirror.
Read MoreStevie Nicks has been part of several chart-topping and beloved collaborations. Here's a look at her work with Kenny Loggins, Tom Petty, Don Henley, and others.
Read MoreFrom '60s icons such as Peter, Paul & Mary to the legendary Frank Sinatra, John Denver had a hand in a number of songs that are far more famous as covers.
Read MoreTwo years after their 1974 Eurovision win, ABBA ruled the charts with "Mamma Mia" and defied expectations with songs like "Fernando" and "Money, Money, Money."
Read MoreTalented kids are nothing new, and the proof is in this list of musical prodigies whose songs hit the top of the Billboard chart while they were still teens.
Read MoreIn 1971, Rod Stewart was in the band the Faces when he released the album "Every Picture Tells a Story" as a solo artist. It was the best year of his career.
Read MoreClive Davis spent decades signing now-legendary artists to his music labels. From Patti Smith to Aerosmith, here are some others he gave record deals to.
Read MoreThink of your vinyls like precious little children. And if you're a serious collector, then you know that vinyl records can warp if they get too hot.
Read MoreThe choruses from rock songs like "Black Hole Sun," "Livin' on a Prayer," and "Another Brick in the Wall Part II" elevate those tracks to near perfection.
Read MoreWhen Stevie Nicks was going through a difficult time, she found strength and comfort in a now-classic song by her friend and duet partner Tom Petty.
Read MoreThe right cover of a song can change the way you'll hear it forever, and Cake's cover of Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" is the perfect example.
Read MoreYou might be stunned to know how long an electric guitar can last, provided you're willing to devote a little extra time to care and maintenance.
Read MoreIn 1986, the world watched in horror as the space shuttle Challenger exploded, and John Denver's personal connection to NASA inspired a heartfelt song.
Read MoreA metal band covering a classic rock tune? While sometimes it seems like a natural evolution, some seem like they're out of left field — but it works anyway.
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