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The 5 Most Unexpected Rock Collabs Of The '70s & '80s

staff@grunge.com (Scheenagh Harrington) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Remember when the Sex Pistols teamed up with a notorious escaped convict, and Mick Jagger sang backup on a song he (might have) thought was about him?

5 Top 10 Hits Written By Someone Other Than The Artist Who Made Them Famous

staff@grunge.com (Amy Beeman) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:07:00 +0000

From stars like Christina Aguilera to Madonna, some artists have scored Billboard Top 10 hits that were actually written by someone else.

The Best-Charting Rock Single Of 1980 Sounds Even Cooler Today

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:07:00 +0000

In 1980, a Blondie song stayed at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for longer than any other rock song, and today, the synth-laden song sounds even cooler.

In 1985, The Bee Gees Gave This Song To Diana Ross — And It Topped Charts Around The World

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:37:00 +0000

After disco waned, the Bee Gees turned to songwriting in the '80s, and one song they gave to Diana Ross may have bombed in the U.S., but was a global smash hit.

The 5 Most-Covered '80s Songs Of All Time

staff@grunge.com (Sarah Crocker) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:07:00 +0000

From the glitter of prime Michael Jackson to the uplifting new wave sensation of the Eurythmics, these '80s tunes were the templates for hundreds of covers.

Michael Jackson's 1988 Classic Peaked At No. 7 — 13 Years Later, A Hard Rock Cover Gave It New Life

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:37:00 +0000

This 2001 cover put a thoroughly unexpected spin on a single that is now regarded as one of the best tracks from Michael Jackson's "Bad."

5 Monster Hits From The '80s You Probably Didn't Know Were Covers

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:37:00 +0000

From Billy Idol to Joan Jett, these '80s legends turned out instantly recognizable chart-topping earworms that were originally the work of other artists.

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 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.

3 Songs You Didn't Know Stevie Nicks Wrote For Other Famous Musicians

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Stevie Nicks often quickly turns songs into hits for her band or for herself. But some she felt weren't quite appropriate for her - at least not right away.

Forgotten '80s Hair Bands That Deserve Another Shot

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:07:00 +0000

In the 1980s, hair bands ruled supreme, but they were largely forgotten. We think bands like Vixen, Hanoi Rocks, and Whitesnake deserve a comeback.

John Denver's 1983 Duet With This Legend Became A Beloved Western Classic

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:07:00 +0000

Building on his '70s foray into country music, John Denver teamed up with a darling of the genre in 1983 with a song he wrote overnight with her voice in mind.

5 Defining Duets Of The '80s That Made Magic

staff@grunge.com (Sarah Crocker) — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:07:00 +0000

The 1980s were the golden age of the duet, as evidenced by "Islands in the Stream," "Close My Eyes Forever," and the other songs on this list.

John Denver's Deeply Personal 1986 Single Recalls A Tragedy That Was Nearly His Own

staff@grunge.com (Amy Beeman) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:07:00 +0000

In 1986, the world watched in horror as the space shuttle Challenger exploded, and John Denver's personal connection to NASA inspired a heartfelt song.

The 5 Best Stevie Nicks Solo Songs That Aren't Edge Of Seventeen

staff@grunge.com (Sarah Crocker) — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:07:00 +0000

Stevie Nicks's song "Edge of Seventeen" is well-loved, but the iconic songwriter has other songs like "Bella Donna" and "Stand Back" that are among her best.

In 1981, Joan Jett Turned This Overlooked Arrows Track Into A Nearly Perfect Song

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:07:00 +0000

After watching an Arrows TV performance in the U.K., Joan Jett took their flop glam song and made a cover that screams '80s rock all the way to the present day.

These Best-Selling Classic Rock Albums Never Actually Hit No. 1

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:07:00 +0000

While some classic rock albums are among the most-bought in the long run, in the short term, they lost out on the Billboard 200 album chart to other artists.

Fictional Bands That Scored Real Billboard Hits

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:07:00 +0000

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.

Stevie Nicks' Ultimate Rebuttal To Go Your Own Way Became A Fan Favorite — And It Wasn't Dreams

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:37:00 +0000

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.

5 Flop Power Ballads That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations

staff@grunge.com (Jason Brow) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:07:00 +0000

Like that nerd who takes off the glasses to suddenly become totally bodacious, many of these flop power ballads have become well-respected hits.