The Best Rock Covers Of 2026 (So Far)
The year 2026 has witnessed a groundswell of groundbreaking and eminently listenable covers from major-label and independent artists alike.
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5 Songs You Didn't Know Brian Wilson Wrote For Other Famous Musicians
Sometimes, Brian Wilson figured a gem of a pop or surf rock song he'd written, or even partially recorded, would be better suited to other musicians.
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5 Love Songs That Take Boomers Back To Their First High School Dance
Coming into high school age between roughly 1960 and 1980, boomers had more romantic tunes than ever to fill their glory days with the music of young love.
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5 Hits From The Beach Boys That Take Boomers Back To Their First Crush
With songs that largely focus on fast cars, summertime adventures, and young love, the Beach Boys created music that seems preconfigured for boomer nostalgia.
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5 Covers Of Joni Mitchell Songs That Capture The Poetic Magic Of The Originals
Joni Mitchell has become renowned for rich, almost magical songs, and fellow musical greats like Herbie Hancock and Prince have covered her work.
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5 Backup Singers Who Finally Got Their Long-Deserved Moment In The Spotlight
From Elton John to Cher, a number of the most acclaimed and best-selling singers in history cut their teeth by accompanying more tenured performers.
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The 5 Most Covered Songs From The '60s
Imitation is perhaps the sincerest form of flattery, and these '60s hits were covered repeatedly over decades by legends such as David Bowie and Elvis Presley.
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Elvis Presley Had His Biggest Year Ever In 1960 Thanks To A Classic Song From The Roaring '20s
A song written a century ago in the roaring '20s was Elvis Presley's biggest hit in 1960, a year in which he had the No. 1 song three times.
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5 Wholesome '60s Classics That'll Take Boomers Back To Their First Crush
These sweet, sincere classics from the Beach Boys, Stevie Wonder, Sonny & Cher, and more will stir memories of puppy love in music fans of a certain age.
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The Most Unexpected Career Moves In Music History
Musicians get bored, have secondary interests, and hear the whispers of mischievous demons like anyone else, and sometimes they make unexpected career moves.
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5 John Denver Songs That Capture The Free Spirit Of A Cross-Country Road Trip
With a cross-country trip before you — the wide fields and tall mountains of America — Denver's free-spirited music is the perfect soundtrack.
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5 Nearly Perfect '60s Songs That Almost Everyone Agrees On
The 60's produced many iconic songs, but some are truly masterpieces. Here are the songs of the '60s that are thought of as perfect by critics and music fans.
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5 Hits From The Beatles That Take Boomers Back To Their First Crush
Boomers have decades of amazing classic rock for their 'first crush' soundtrack, and these Beatles tunes are likely part of this core memory.
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Fictional Bands That Scored Real Billboard Hits
As we've seen through the years, even a band that doesn't exist in real life can pull off the magic of making a hit song loved by the world.
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Stevie Nicks' Ultimate Rebuttal To Go Your Own Way Became A Fan Favorite — And It Wasn't Dreams
Fleetwood Mac recorded another Stevie Nicks rebuttal to "Go Your Own Way" that never made it onto "Rumours" — one she thought was the best song she ever wrote.
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10 Essential Folk Rock Songs For Any Soul-Searching Road Trip
Whatever your reason for hitting the road, you'll need a soundtrack for a reflective mood, and what better genre for that than folk rock?
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How A Late-Night Phone Call In 1969 Led To One Of The Rolling Stones' Most Legendary Vocal Moments
After a very pregnant Merry Clayton took a late-night phone call in 1969 to sing for the Rolling Stones, the result was one of the most iconic songs of the era.
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The Best Earth, Wind & Fire Songs That Aren't September
Earth, Wind & Fire created everything from funky R&B and soaring gospel tones to silky soul and percolating jazz, all melded into a unique sound.
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The Weirdest Classic Rock Songs Ever Used In TV Commercials
Some classic rock songs have appeared in commercials so far removed from their artistic rebel roots that the team-up leaves you dazed and confused.
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The Career Of Animals Frontman Eric Burdon Is As Old School Rock 'N' Roll As It Gets
Eric Burdon's music career took him from dingy jazz clubs to the vanguard of psychedelic rock in the late '60s to the groundbreaking funk rock of the '70s.
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5 Rock Songs That Will Transport Boomers Right Back To Their High School Graduations
Boomers can take a trip down memory lane by listening to songs of the '60s and '70s. These rock anthems will make them nostalgic for high school graduation.
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At Just 23, Joni Mitchell Penned One Of The Most-Covered Songs In Folk Rock History
Joni Mitchell's thoughtful and powerful lyrics made her songs beloved, and one that she wrote at the age of 23 is the most-covered song in folk-rock history.
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The No. 1 Song On June 10, 1966 Sounds So Much Cooler Today
This No. 1 hit from 1966 does not sound like any other traditional chart-topper, which is probably why it remains one of the coolest tracks to this day.
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5 Generation-Defining Guitarists Hardly Anyone Talks About Anymore
There are guitarists who made a massive musical impact on their respective generations, revered by fellow ax wielders but rarely remembered by music fans.
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John Denver Wrote This Wistful Song In 1966 — Peter, Paul And Mary Made It No. 1 Three Years Later
Peter, Paul and Mary had their last No. 1 with a wistful song penned by John Denver in 1966. Ironically, Denver's version didn't even make the charts.
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5 Songs That Take Boomers Back To Their First Prom
After rock laid its rhythm-and-bluesy roots in the '50s, baby boomers came of age and began crafting music of their own — and some celebrated love.
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5 Hits From The Monkees That Take Boomers Back To Their First Crush
During the '60s, the Monkees belted out family-friendly tunes that managed to sum up young love in all its bittersweet glory, and which still stir memories.
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