Done messed up and trying to find the words to say sorry? This late-summer hit from 1982 by a newly revitalized band offers both comfort and inspiration.
Read MoreJohn Mellencamp truly hit the big time in 1982, but he eventually soured on pop music, wanting to challenge himself more as an artist and musician.
Read MoreWhile the Beatles' discography might seem without flaw, not everything they have touched is a must-listen — yes, even the White Album is not immune to this.
Read MoreClassic rock hits like "The Boys Are Back in Town" and "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" are still great for getting boomers out on the dance floor.
Read MoreWith roots stretching back centuries and into Appalachia, numerous artists such as Johnny Cash have given their own spin to this haunting folk gospel song.
Read MoreFrom punk to blues to folk rock, here are five stunning duets from female team-ups such as Joni Mitchell and Joan Baez and Bonnie Raitt and Ruth Brown.
Read MoreYou might not know it, but a wide range of Christian musical traditions have shown up in an equally wide range of "secular" rock songs, often covertly.
Read MoreClassic rock artists like the Beatles, Three Dog Night, Joan Jett, and these others had No. 1 songs for some of the longest streaks in rock history.
Read MoreSome great guitarists have learned to craft licks that are catchy, serve the song, and even act as one of its highlights without overstaying its welcome.
Read MoreIn 1955, a musician would share a Lubbock, Texas, stage with Elvis Presley and burn so bright for four years that rock 'n' roll would never be the same again.
Read MoreSome of the best duets of the 1970s include well-known solo female artists, such as Dolly Parton and Linda Ronstadt, and the results are spellbinding.
Read MorePowered by an extremely funky and confident bass line and guitar riff, this 1978 Billboard smash will still get people dancing today.
Read MoreElvis' story — the triumphs and tragedies of a poor kid becoming the biggest of stars, only to be swept away by it all — is the story of how rock 'n' roll.
Read More1981 saw the release of Journey's seventh studio album, "Escape," which gave us timeless hits such as "Don't Stop Believin'" and "Open Arms."
Read MoreIn the fall of 1977, hits like "You Light Up My Life," "Boogie Nights," "Keep It Comin' Love," and "Strawberry Letter 23" dominated the airwaves.
Read MoreThe Runaways, Cheap Trick, Sparks, and more all recorded singles that were far more popular in Japan or Europe than they were here in America.
Read MoreThe Bee Gees are heavily associated with those intricate harmonies, but they also have some stellar instrumental breaks across their discography.
Read MoreNo art form gets us in our feelings more than music, and the emotional breakdowns in songs like Pearl Jam's "Black" and Nazareth's "Love Hurts" still hit hard.
Read MoreMany folk rock songs are timeless classics, but some that were once hits, like "Master Jack" and "Next Plane to London," seem to have been forgotten over time.
Read MoreIn the 1960s, a songwriter lauded by Bob Dylan and an influence on Cat Stevens created some incredible and frequently covered songs, yet faded into obscurity.
Read MoreHappy 83rd birthday to Roger Waters, whose solo tour after leaving Pink Floyd, "The Wall Live," became the highest-grossing concert tour ever at the time.
Read MoreLed Zeppelin had an incredible career, which makes picking a best year especially difficult, and a few strong contenders are in the running.
Read MoreThe No. 1 song on September 6, 1977 was the biggest hit of the Emotions career, and it's upbeat lyrics and catchy chorus sound even more spirited today.
Read MoreCanadian rock star Bryan Adams crafted one of his biggest hits in less than an hour, and instead of doubting himself, followed his gut and reaped the rewards.
Read MoreAlice Cooper could have rested on his laurels, but a collaboration with a Hollywood superstar and Aerosmith legend continues to go from strength to strength.
Read MoreWhether rooted in genuine animosity or a more complicated frenemies situation, the sparks that flew between these rock bands lit up the press for many years.
Read MoreChristmas in Tahoe, a straight-to-TV movie, premiered in 2021 on the Hallmark Channel and stars Pat Monahan of the pop-rock band, Train.
Read MoreBands like AC/DC and Pink Floyd continued on after losing members, but they never forgot them and even paid homage to their lost friends.
Read MoreYacht rock is smooth, R&B-inflected soft rock that sailed (mostly) from California to take the charts by storm from the mid-'70s to early '80s.
Read MoreWhen high-caliber musicians like George Harrison and Lou Reed make demos, sometimes their raw, unpolished versions hit harder than the final cuts.
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