The Top 10 Hits That Took Over Summer 1960
The summer of 1960 was ruled by lovestruck ballads from Roy Orbison, the Everly Brothers, and Connie Francis; novelty songs; and, of course, Elvis Presley.
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'60s Rock Icons That Tarnished Their Own Legacy
These rock stars were seemingly untouchable legends in the 1960s. However, they have all since tarnished their own image with their own mistakes.
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The Top 10 Hits That Took Over Summer 1961
The summer of 1961 saw a varied mix of top song genres, ranging from ballads to R&B to folk, with songs by artists like Pat Boone, Dee Clark, and Bobby Lewis.
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The 1967 Guitar Solo That Changed Rock History Forever
There has never been a guitar player like Jimi Hendrix, and this 1967 guitar solo from his debut album influenced future musicians and changed rock history.
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The 5 Longest Rock Songs Of The '60s Actually Worth The Runtime
Rock fans understand that some of the longer songs from the '60s were totally worth the runtime, including "The End," "Voodoo Chile," and "Hey Jude."
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5 Creedence Clearwater Revival Songs That Prove 1969 Was The Best Year Of Their Career
All of Creedence Clearwater Revival's seven albums fall within a mere four years, from 1968 to their official breakup in 1972, but one year was their best ever.
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The 3 Best Duets Of '60s Bubblegum Pop
You probably saw Paul and Paula's "Hey Paula" coming, but our other picks for best bubblegum pop duets of the 1960s might surprise you.
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Quote Of The Day By Elvis Presley: 'To Judge A Man By His Weakest Link Or Deed Is Like ...'
Elvis' 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.
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5 Led Zeppelin Songs That Prove 1969 Was The Best Year Of Their Career
Led Zeppelin had an incredible career, which makes picking a best year especially difficult, and a few strong contenders are in the running.
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The Top 10 Hits That Took Over Summer 1964
The summer of 1964 was one of the most fertile in music history, with hits from the Beatles and the Beach Boys to the Supremes, Dean Martin, and more.
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The 5 Best Songs With Epic Guitar Solos At The Beginning
Starting with riffs and chords may be standard for rock jams and in popular music in general, but making that part a freewheeling solo is a mission statement.
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5 Iconic Singles Of The '60s That Sound Even Cooler Today
From Johnny Cash's prison performance to the Rolling Stones' pivot to the dark side, these once-groundbreaking '60s singles have aged like fine wine.
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5 Buffalo Springfield Songs That Prove 1966 Was The Best Year Of Their Career
Buffalo Springfield were only an outfit for a couple of years, but five of the songs they released in 1966 make it clear that it was the best year the band had.
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5 Songs By The Doors That Prove 1967 Was The Best Year Of Their Career
In 1967, the Doors released their first two albums which included songs like "Light My Fire" and "The End." It was the best year of the band's career.
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The No. 1 Song On August 31, 1969 Sounds Even Wilder Today
The Rolling Stones were no strangers making to rowdy, rollicking music, and their No. 1 hit on August 31, 1969 was sounds even more wild today.
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61 Years Ago Today, A Folk Rock Legend Released The Album That Took The Genre Somewhere Totally New
On August 30, 1965, a folk rock legend released an album that did something pretty controversial for its time — it added electric guitars.
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The No. 1 Song On August 30, 1968 Sounds Even More Rejoiceful Today
After two major, lamentable events in 1968, the Rascals channeled their emotions into a serious yet uplifting hit song that proclaims freedom for all.
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The Best Classic Rock Hits Inspired By Foreign Languages
In the 1960s and '70s, these classic rock stars scored major, contemporary-sounding hits with tunes inspired by older songs from other languages.
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The No. 1 Song On August 28, 1966 Sounds Even More Summery Today
With its breezy lyrics about rainbows, sea turtles, and beach sunsets, this psychedelic smash hit from 1966 will still put you in a summer state of mind.
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Quote Of The Day By Daryl Hall: 'I Have Never Had A Helping Hand In My Career, Outside Of ...'
Daryl Hall has had great success both with Hall & Oates and as a solo artist, yet he's faced plenty of scrutiny from the media over his long career.
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The No. 1 Song On August 27, 1965 Sounds Even More Affectionate Today
While Sonny and Cher would eventually part ways and live separate lives, in the summer of 1965 they sang a charming duet that became a timeless classic.
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The Top 10 Hits That Took Over Summer 1967
The summer of 1967 was a historic one, marked by social unrest and a rising counterculture movement. Here are the hits that soundtracked those landmark months.
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The No. 1 Song On August 26, 1964 Sounds Even More Bittersweet Today
In August 1964, the Supremes shot to stardom with a breakout song that beautifully expresses the feelings of those left brokenhearted by someone they love.
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The No. 1 Song On August 25, 1963 Sounds Even More Jubilant Today
With an upbeat melody and classic doo-wop vocal harmonies, this '60s hit masks lyrics that speak of someone who's eagerly looking forward to some payback.
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The No. 1 Song On August 24, 1960 Sounds Even More Passionate Today
This passionate bop reigned supreme at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 on August 24, 1960, spending a total of five weeks at No. 1.
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'60s Musicians We Completely Forgot About
Del Shannon, Connie Francis, and these other artists have largely faded from memory, but they were astonishingly popular in the 1960s.
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The No. 1 Song On August 21, 1962 Sounds Even More Delightful Today
This song, written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin and sung by Little Eva, was at No. 1 on August 21, 1962. It's even more delightful to hear today.
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