The Bruce Springsteen Love Songs That Turned His Marriage Struggles Into Rock Classics
Bruce Springsteen's 1987 album "Tunnel of Love" included songs like "Brilliant Disguise," and "One Step Up," which were about his marriage struggles.
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5 Greatest Hits Vinyl Compilations Every Classic Rock Fan Should Already Own
Vinyl lovers should already own these five greatest hits compilations by Queen, the Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, the Eagles, and Creedence Clearwater Revival.
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In 1977, Bruce Springsteen Wrote This Song — 2 Years Later The Pointer Sisters Made It A Billboard Hit
Years before he broke into the Top 10 himself, Bruce Springsteen wrote a sultry tune that would take the Pointer Sisters to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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5 Vinyls Every Neil Young Diehard Should Already Own
Neil Young's output over six decades ranges from folk-country to raw rock to more experimental pursuits, but diehard fans should own these five albums.
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The No. 1 Song On August 1, 1977 Sounds Even More Sentimental Today
With a hand from the Bee Gees, this summertime No. 1 hit from 1977 revitalized the sole teen idol, and its desperate appeal to the heart still packs a punch.
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Quote Of The Day By Buddy Guy: 'If I Do Something To Make People Smile ...'
Buddy Guy overcame poverty and discrimination to become a blues legend, but he has long maintained that his music is a joyful salve to his listeners' woes.
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The No. 1 Beach Boys Song That Became A Hit Without Brian Wilson
Brian Wilson is known as a musical genius and is behind the Beach Boys' most popular songs; however, he was not involved with their last No. 1 hit. Here's why.
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4 Mysteries Every Classic Rock Fan Wants Solved
Who inspired "You're So Vain"? Who's the mystery figure on the cover of that legendary Beatles album? These are some of classic rock's most enduring mysteries.
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The No. 1 Song On July 31, 1976 Sounds Even More Heartbreaking Today
After struggling for years to crack the Top 40, the Manhattans took this soulful tearjerker all the way to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Quote Of The Day By Joe Strummer: 'When You Blame Yourself ...'
This quote from Clash frontman and punk legend Joe Strummer offers a surprising take on assigning blame and the importance of owning your mistakes.
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5 Love Songs Inspired By Greek Myths
On first blush, there might not seem to be much in common between a love song and Greek mythology, but a closer look reveals the connections.
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4 Songs You Didn't Know David Bowie Wrote For Other Famous Musicians
A singular force in music history, David Bowie's songwriting talent spilled over into the careers of artists such as Tina Turner, sometimes even rescuing them.
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The No. 1 Song On July 30, 1975 Sounds Even More Eerie Today
Over 50 since its release, this dance-inspired deviation continues to be a beloved staple in the Eagles' catalogue, and it sounds even more eerie today.
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Quote Of The Day By Stevie Nicks: 'We Have To Walk In With A Big Attitude ...'
Stevie Nicks' journey from obscurity to rock goddess came during a time when women's contributions to rock music were generally sidelined.
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At Just 17, Carole King Wrote A Nearly Perfect Song That Artists Jump To Cover
Sixty-five years after it became her first No. 1 hit as a songwriter, artists are still covering Carole King's unforgettable classic.
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The 1983 Paul Simon Song You Probably Didn't Know Was Inspired By His Real-Life Heartbreak
Paul Simon was in a relationship with actress Carrie Fisher for 12 years. This song was written after they married, but even then, it was complicated.
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The No. 1 Song On July 29, 1974 Sounds Even Sweeter Today
John Denver took a song about his wife to No. 1 on July 29, 1974. The song lyrics never say her name, but the song title does, and it sounds even sweeter today.
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Quote Of The Day By Jimmy Page: 'Isolation Doesn't Bother Me At All. It Gives Me ...'
Jimmy Page was born in 1944 and grew up in England. He had no siblings and few friends growing up, so music no doubt became a kind of escape.
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The 1980 Bruce Springsteen Hit That Was Almost A Ramones Song
The lead single from "The River" was Bruce Springsteen's first Top 10 hit and helped launch him to superstardom, but he wrote it for the Ramones.
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Songs Written For Movies That Became Serious Billboard Hits
Songs written for movies like "Karate Kid 2," "American Gigalo," and "Robin Hood" were so successful that they climbed to the top of the Billboard charts.
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The 20th century granted us some history-making drummers that pushed rock as far as it could go, particularly in classic rock's golden era.
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The 5 Best Carly Simon Songs That Aren't You're So Vain
Carly Simon's biggest hit was "You're So Vein" in 1972, but here's a look at five of her other songs with lyrics that are just as poignant.
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The Bee Gees No. 1 Song That Ruled The Charts In 1978 — Longer Than Anything Else That Year
In the spring of 1978, this Bee Gees track ruled the Billboard Hot 100 for two months and helped supercharge the disco phenomenon.
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5 Love Songs That Take Gen X Back To Their First High School Dance
These songs from artists such as Whitney Houston, Berlin, and OMD are guaranteed to evoke memories of high school dances for Gen X listeners.
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The No. 1 Song On July 28, 1984 Sounds So Much Cooler Today
On July 28, 1984, this Prince song was at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. A rare track with no bassline, today the song sounds even cooler.
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Quote Of The Day By Bruce Springsteen: 'The Great Challenge Of Adulthood Is ...'
Bruce Springsteen is one of America's most fervent champions who doesn't shy away from his ideals. This quote speaks to the struggle of maintaining idealism.
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Riffs That Still Rip: ZZ Top's La Grange And Other Classics Released 53 Years Ago This Week
In the last week of July 1973, songs like ZZ Top's "La Grange," New York Dolls' "Personality Crisis," and Joe Walsh's "Rocky Mountain Way" were released.
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The 5 Best Soft Rock Solos Of All Time
From Toto and Journey to Peter Frampton and Al Stewart, these unforgettable soft rock solos prove mellow songs can deliver electrifying musicianship.
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