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One Of The Beach Boys' Best-Charting Singles Was Snubbed In 1965 — Vindication Came Decades Later

staff@grunge.com (Mike Duquette) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:37:00 +0000

The Beach Boys' first No. 1 hit single was completely overlooked the following year at the Grammy Awards. It was an error that took decades to correct.

The No. 1 Song On July 8, 1965 Sounds So Much Cooler Today

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Some songs not only stand the test of time, they manage to be even cooler decades after their release, like this 1965 No. 1 hit from the Rolling Stones.

5 Classic Albums That Define Soft Rock

staff@grunge.com (Jason Brow) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:07:00 +0000

Call it easy listening, yacht rock, or pop rock - soft rock has been the soundtrack to so many summers since first emerging in the mid-'60s.

10 Vinyl Records Every Folk Rock Fan Should Already Own

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:07:00 +0000

There are some folk rock records that represent some of the best, most agreed-upon, most landmark, and often-cited albums of the genre.

5 Jimi Hendrix Songs That Prove 1967 Was The Best Year Of His Career

staff@grunge.com (Amy Beeman) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:07:00 +0000

Jimi Hendrix's 1967 chart success, coupled with his breakout performance at the Monterey Pop Festival, made it arguably the best year of his career.

62 Years After Last Performing This No. 1 Smash, Paul McCartney Revived It At Taylor Swift's Wedding

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:27:24 +0000

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married at Madison Square Garden on July 3, 2026, and Paul McCartney played a No. 1 smash you've probably heard.

At Just 22, Paul McCartney Penned One Of The Most Covered Songs In Music History

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:07:00 +0000

This song, written and recorded in 1965 by Paul McCartney with almost no input from the rest of the Beatles, has been recorded more than 2,000 times.

5 Defining Duets Of The '60s That Cast A Spell

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:07:00 +0000

The '60s were a watershed moment for passionate duets, with stars such as June Carter and Johnny Cash teaming up to produce these enchanting, timeless songs.

The 5 Best Joni Mitchell Songs That Aren't Big Yellow Taxi

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 18:07:00 +0000

Joni Mitchell released a plethora of excellent work over her career, particularly during the 1970s, blending a number of styles that surface in unique ways.

Riffs That Still Rip: Lovin' Spoonful's Summer In The City & Other Classics Released 60 Years Ago This Week

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:07:00 +0000

60 years ago this week, the Lovin' Spoonful stormed the airwaves with their summertime classic while underground art-rock was finding its legs.

The Best Rock Covers Of 2026 (So Far)

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:37:00 +0000

The year 2026 has witnessed a groundswell of groundbreaking and eminently listenable covers from major-label and independent artists alike.

5 Songs You Didn't Know Brian Wilson Wrote For Other Famous Musicians

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:07:00 +0000

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.

5 Love Songs That Take Boomers Back To Their First High School Dance

staff@grunge.com (Chris Condry) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 20:07:00 +0000

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.

5 Hits From The Beach Boys That Take Boomers Back To Their First Crush

staff@grunge.com (Lorenzo Tanos) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:07:00 +0000

With songs that largely focus on fast cars, summertime adventures, and young love, the Beach Boys created music that seems preconfigured for boomer nostalgia.

5 Covers Of Joni Mitchell Songs That Capture The Poetic Magic Of The Originals

staff@grunge.com (Sarah Crocker) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:07:00 +0000

Joni Mitchell has become renowned for rich, almost magical songs, and fellow musical greats like Herbie Hancock and Prince have covered her work.

5 Backup Singers Who Finally Got Their Long-Deserved Moment In The Spotlight

staff@grunge.com (Chris Condry) — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:07:00 +0000

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.

The 5 Most Covered Songs From The '60s

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:07:00 +0000

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.

Elvis Presley Had His Biggest Year Ever In 1960 Thanks To A Classic Song From The Roaring '20s

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:07:00 +0000

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.

5 Wholesome '60s Classics That'll Take Boomers Back To Their First Crush

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:07:00 +0000

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.

5 John Denver Songs That Capture The Free Spirit Of A Cross-Country Road Trip

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:07:00 +0000

With a cross-country trip before you - the wide fields and tall mountains of America - Denver's free-spirited music is the perfect soundtrack.