Barry Manilow was responsible for some classic jingles in the 1970s, including a soda commercial tune that summed up the Me Generation in one simple line.
Read More1985 saw songs by Tears for Fears, Dire Straights, Hüsker Dü, and these others release songs that, each in their own way, defined rock 'n' roll history.
Read MoreYounger generations have uncovered some undoubtedly talented singers and songwriters from the '70s that are reaching new successes in the 2020s.
Read MoreWith songs like, "Be My Baby," the Ronettes were one of the most influential groups of the early '60s. To prove it, here's a look at a few more of their songs.
Read MoreThere's a lot to love in '70s music, and though some of the tracks found reasonable success, there are a few that deserve just a bit more.
Read MoreEnveloping us with a miasma of distorted guitar and melancholy lyrics, the first listen of these shoegaze songs by bands such as Lush will always be the best.
Read MoreIt was never a hit for Cat Stevens himself, but five other artists took his 1965 ballad to the top tier of the charts in Europe and North America.
Read MoreRolling Stone has called it the greatest song of all time, but this timeless Bob Dylan classic never made it to the top of the Billboard chart.
Read MoreWomen in rock had a pivotal year in 1977, with artists like Heart, Fleetwood Mac, and Linda Ronstadt singing powerhouse songs that dominated the charts.
Read MoreThe song or piece of orchestration underneath a trailer's action sets its tone, establishes its pace, and has the power to elevate the clip to instant virality.
Read More1983 was a pivotal year in rock history, with songs from the Police, Def Leppard, Michael Jackson, and more setting the stage for new trends and subgenres.
Read MoreThere are millions of podcasts out there, and while younger generations are bigger consumers of this type of media, older folks are now tuning in.
Read MoreThe 1980s were awash with love songs, but some fell by the wayside until younger cohorts discovered them through social media, streaming, or popular TV shows.
Read MoreThere have been tours that were responsible for the destruction of many groups, whether it be due to the internal tensions boiling over or a real-life tragedy.
Read MoreTwisted Sister, Scorpions, Billy Idol, Foreigner, and Queen all released songs in 1984 that helped define rock history for different reasons. Here's how.
Read MoreIn 1991, songs like "Black" and "Jerry Was a Race Car Driver" were great, but over time, those songs and these others have become even cooler.
Read MoreOne of the most distinguishing things about folk rock is its lyrical poetry. Here's a look at five songs that perfectly captured the soul of the genre.
Read MoreThe best soundtracks can make movies even more unforgettable. These are some of the most iconic rock songs that take movie scenes to a new height.
Read MoreThese great '80s love songs by artists like the Bangles, Spandeau Ballet, and Prince have dreamy qualities that made them some of the best of the decade.
Read MoreRock 'n' roll as we know it was born in the '50s, but even in those trailblazing times, musicians such as Chuck Berry and Janis Martin were charting new waters.
Read More1977 was a pivotal year for rock in many ways, from the death of Elvis and other bands' ends, to the rise of new iconic albums and influential bands.
Read MoreThe 1980s were never going to go out quietly, and from Bad English to Sheriff, 1989 went peak power ballad to see that decadent decade into the 1990s.
Read MoreThough artists like Sade and Lauren Hill had hit love songs in the '90s, they also had some flops, and now, younger generations are claiming them.
Read MoreDuring rock's zenith of cultural and commercial importance in the latter third of the 20th century, some legends failed to gain a No. 1 hit.
Read MoreRadio stations once acted like moral gatekeepers, and kept now-classic racy love songs from musicians such as the Rolling Stones from our delicate ears.
Read MoreThanks to a heady mix of nostalgia and long-lasting innovation, these rock 'n' roll tunes from 1959 sound remarkably fresh and recognizable to modern listeners.
Read MoreThis unexpected hit single from the Osmonds, featuring environmentalist lyrics by Alan Osmond, was an early step in the evolution of heavy metal.
Read MoreNeil Diamond and Elvis Presley enjoyed and respected each other's music, and their proverbial paths sometimes crossed outside of any music industry obligation.
Read MoreDisco was so hot in the 1970s that even rock stars emulated it — with mixed results. Here's our take on Rod Stewart, Blondie, and others' attempts at disco.
Read MoreYou've likely not heard it, but Elvis' 1970 epic live rendition of Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline" is shockingly good, and done the way only the King could do.
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