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Tucked among the many successful tracks that Cat Stevens released in the early 1970s is a hidden gem, a heartfelt song deserving of far more attention.
Read MoreThe Jackson 5 were on a roll when they scored their fourth No. 1 hit in a row in 1970. The same song hit No. 1 for a superstar 22 years later.
Read MoreFrom campfire sing-alongs to a Bob Dylan classic to a warm send-off by John Denver, these songs will transport boomers to those halcyon summer camp days.
Read MoreA very famous singer sang a duet with John Denver in 1975, but she wasn't credited. Still, the two had a musical connection, and it came through in the song.
Read MoreIn a surprising number of cases, beloved college hits from the '70s like "Free Bird" failed to reach No. 1 on the Billboard singles chart.
Read MoreFrom playing with one-stringed ukuleles to learning chords from a book, some of history's greatest rock stars skipped music class and went straight to playing.
Read MoreOne of Tom Petty's biggest hits was offered to the J. Geils Band, but they didn't use it. Instead, Petty put it on his "Damn the Torpedoes" album.
Read MoreThe Beach Boys' music has a quintessential summer feel, and not just the song "Kokomo." "Surfer Girl," "Feel Flows" and these others transport us to the season.
Read MoreThough Carly Simon's long and illustrious career has had many high points, many fans consider 1972 to be the year that she hit her creative peak.
Read MoreCat Stevens was riding high in the mid-1970s, yet didn't shy away from releasing a unique Sam Cooke cover that reached his joint-highest chart placing.
Read MoreIf you're a Gen Xer, there are plenty of songs to choose from when creating a motivating soundtrack to your workout session, from warm-up to cooldown.
Read MoreFrom the Beatles' "Something" to Foo Fighters' "Everlong," these tracks are perfect for people who somehow found their forever person right out of the gate.
Read MoreThere is much to enjoy about the music of the 1970s. In fact, many of the most timeless pieces that emerged during the decade are pretty much perfect.
Read MoreIn 1981, synth-pop had it's best year of the decade with songs from Duran Duran, Soft Cell, Depeche Mode, the Human Leaugue, and more delivering huge hits.
Read MoreGolden Oldies have been around for so long that we all have a few we turn up when they come on the radio. Some of ours include "Respect," and "Stand By Me."
Read MoreFrom the sweet, alluring harmonies of the Beach Boys to rebellious garage rock, boomers will find these songs can evoke old, yet heady high school memories.
Read MoreOf all the songs from the '60s, this iconic dance song was named Billboard's top hit. If you've heard the track, odds are you couldn't resist doing the dance.
Read MoreBob Dylan is known as a private person, and while his favorite from his vast catalog may be a surprise, his biographer found out the deeply personal reason why.
Read MoreIn 1954, rock 'n' roll was in its infancy, but songs like "That's All Right," "Work With Me, Annie," and "Shake, Rattle, and Roll" sound even cooler today.
Read MoreCensorship is nothing new, but it doesn't always have the desired effect. These classic rock songs went to No. 1 despite being banned from radio.
Read MoreGym-going baby boomers don't have to subject themselves to the kind of headache-inducing stuff that populates today's Billboard charts.
Read MoreThe year 1955 was an important year for rock 'n' roll, and musicians who would become the most legendary names in the genre released groundbreaking work.
Read MoreAs influential as Bob Dylan's music has been since the '60s, his first No. 1 hit only came in 2020 with the 17-minute long "Murder Most Foul" when he was 78.
Read MoreSongs like "Groove Is In the Heart," "Blue Monday," and "Me, Myself & I" are essential to Gen X vacation playlists to set the mood. Check out our other picks.
Read MoreThe history of popular music shows us that in many cases, some of the world's biggest stars have had to deal with difficult early lives.
Read MoreWhen the right song is chosen to soundtrack a TV show, it can really cut to a viewer's emotional core and bring the scene to the next level.
Read MoreAs kids, boomers grew up with their parents' music, so songs from Bobby Darrin, Nat King Cole, Patsy Cline, and these others still remind them of their folks.
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