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5 Folk Rock Songs That Snapped The Boomer Generation Awake

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Thu, 28 May 2026 10:07:00 +0000

These folk rock songs from artists like the Byrds and Joni Mitchell were part of the catalyst that woke young boomers up to troubling social issues.

Bob Dylan Quotes On Music Every True Fan Will Appreciate

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Wed, 27 May 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Bob Dylan doesn't just woo listeners with deftly crafted poetic insights when singing - he also leaves his mark when speaking in interviews.

5 Hits That Prove 1972 Was The Decade's Best Year For Americana Music

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Wed, 27 May 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Thanks to artists such as America and the Eagles, who blended country, rock 'n' roll, and American roots music, 1972 was a great year for Americana.

5 Love Songs From 1970 That Sound Even Sweeter Today

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Mon, 25 May 2026 22:07:00 +0000

These songs from Stevie Wonder, George Harrison, and more have lost absolutely none of their appeal in the 50-plus years since their release.

The 5 Best John Denver Songs That Aren't Take Me Home, Country Roads

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Sun, 24 May 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Among all of John Denver's music, "Take Me Home, Country Roads" became his signature tune that he'll be forever tied to - but he has other great tunes.

10 Strange But True Stories From 1970s Rock

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Sun, 24 May 2026 18:07:00 +0000

The rock scene in the 1970s was hedonistic on its quiet days, but from snake auditions to intercepted coffins, it sometimes got unbelievably outlandish.

5 Classic Rock Songs Every Boomer Needs On Their Workout Playlist

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Sun, 24 May 2026 16:07:00 +0000

Gym-going baby boomers don't have to subject themselves to the kind of headache-inducing stuff that populates today's Billboard charts.

5 Generation-Defining Classic Rock Artists Hardly Anyone Talks About Anymore

staff@grunge.com (Chris Condry) — Fri, 22 May 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Among the forgotten classic rock bands are some of the genre's most pioneering and influential, cast aside in favor of newer, hipper sensations.

5 Hits From 1977 That Only The Boldest Boomers Dare To Sing At Karaoke

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Thu, 21 May 2026 10:07:00 +0000

These songs from Heart, Queen, Donna Summer, and more might have you wishing you'd made a more reasonable selection once the vocal acrobatics kick in.

The Most Unexpected Career Moves In Music History

staff@grunge.com (Chris Turner-Neal) — Wed, 20 May 2026 16:07:00 +0000

Musicians get bored, have secondary interests, and hear the whispers of mischievous demons like anyone else, and sometimes they make unexpected career moves.

5 Cat Stevens Songs That Prove 1971 Was The Best Year Of His Career

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Wed, 20 May 2026 00:37:00 +0000

In 1971, Cat Stevens broke through in a big way and climbed the charts with "Wild World," "Peace Train," "Moonshadow," and more.

The Story Behind Neil Diamond And Barbra Streisand's Classic 1978 Duet Is True Serendipity

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Tue, 19 May 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand's chart-topping duet never would have happened without the efforts of an enterprising Kentucky DJ.

Every Music Lover Had One In The '70s — And It Deserves A Comeback

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Sun, 17 May 2026 22:07:00 +0000

In the 1970s, people listened to a lot of records, so when new technology came along that enhanced their listening experience, every music lover leveled up.

In 1970, Cat Stevens' Wild World Inspired This Genre-Busting Cover — And It's A Classic

staff@grunge.com (Amy Beeman) — Wed, 27 May 2026 00:37:00 +0000

A serendipitous listen to a demo of Cat Stevens' "Wild World" by a talented artist led to the song switching tracks to a new genre, and what a cover it was.

Cat Stevens' Best-Charting Single In 1972 Was Originally Just 40 Seconds Long

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Tue, 26 May 2026 16:07:00 +0000

Cat Stevens had to bring in legendary prog-rock keyboardist Rick Wakeman of the band Yes to help him stretch the song into a viable single.

The Biggest No. 1 Hits Of 1970, Ranked

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Tue, 26 May 2026 10:07:00 +0000

In 1970, 21 songs made the Billboard Hot 100, including four from the Jackson 5 and two from the Beatles. Here's a list of the the 10 best hits.

Jackson Browne Co-Wrote This Iconic 1972 Eagles Song — Before He Was Ever Famous

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Sat, 23 May 2026 22:07:00 +0000

While Glenn Frey and J.D. Souther were sharing a Los Angeles apartment, Jackson Browne was living one floor below and writing this future Eagles classic.

'70s Commercial Jingles That Will Transport Boomers Right Back To Childhood

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Fri, 22 May 2026 16:07:00 +0000

Whether heard on the radio or seen on TV during their favorite shows, boomer kids would forever remember these famous '70s jingles for soda, snacks, and more.

The Shortest No. 1 Hits Of The '70s Are Proof That Less Is More

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sun, 17 May 2026 12:07:00 +0000

When it comes to songs, they don't have to be long to be popular, and in the 1970s, No. 1 hits from acts like Jim Croce, Melanie, and Hall & Oates proved it.

At Just 16, Jackson Browne Wrote A Nearly Perfect Song That '70s Artists Jumped To Cover

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Wed, 13 May 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Jackson Browne wrote a nearly perfect song when he was 16 that many artists have covered, including '70s artists like Gregg Allman, Terry Melcher, and Cher.