Waiting For Cat Stevens Inspired Carly Simon To Pen This 1971 Hit In Under An Hour
When Cat Stevens ran late for a dinner date, Carly Simon used the few extra minutes to pen what would become one of her most enduring classics.
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This Cover Of Bob Dylan's 1968 Single Outperformed His Own Release By A Mile
No one noticed this folk-country song from Bob Dylan's "John Wesley Harding" -- until another artist covered it and turned into a psychedelic-rock masterpiece.
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5 Love Songs That Take Boomers Straight Back To Their First Serious Relationship
For the baby boomers who grew up during the early prime of rock 'n' roll, these tunes from the 1960s offer a time capsule back to when young love was blooming.
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In 1967, Cat Stevens Just Missed Jimi Hendrix Perform The Most Rock 'N' Roll Move Of The Decade
On a London tour stop with Jimi Hendrix in 1967, Cat Stevens missed the first time that the legendary guitarist did something unforgettable to his instrument.
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The Greatest Music Cameos Of '70s Rock Nobody Talks About
You probably don't know this, but some of your favorite songs from classic rock's heyday feature cameos from '70s legends such as John Lennon and Joe Walsh.
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5 Hit Songs That Prove 1967 Was The Decade's Greatest Year For Women In Rock
By the 1960s, rock was well underway as the boundary-pushing genre of choice for young folks, and women were continuing to make their mark.
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5 Classic Love Songs Everyone Thinks Hit No. 1 — But Never Did
These love songs missed out on No. 1 single status, but they resonated over time and attained enough cultural ubiquity that many think they topped the charts.
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'70s Bands Boomers Are Still Waiting For Younger Generations To Discover
The 1970s saw the mainstream rise of reggae, soft rock, heavy metal, disco, and other nascent styles, and some bands slipped into obscurity.
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These Rock Star Chameleons Played In An Absurd Number Of Bands
Some rock stars can change and adapt their sound so well that they've been in a wildly high number of well-known bands, sometimes spanning multiple genres.
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5 Songs That Take Boomers Back To Their First High School Party
From the sweet, alluring harmonies of the Beach Boys to rebellious garage rock, boomers will find these songs can evoke old, yet heady high school memories.
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The 5 Best Beach Boys Songs That Aren't Good Vibrations
You can't go wrong with "Good Vibrations," but the Beach Boys have a deep bench of classics that showcase the group's remarkable range.
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5 Genesis Songs That Prove 1973 Was The Best Year Of Their Career
Out of Genesis' entire discography, it's "Selling England by the Pound" and five of its songs that prove 1973 was the band's best year.
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This 1966 Masterpiece From The Beach Boys Brings Paul McCartney To Tears Every Time He Hears It
A Beach Boys masterpiece from 1966 not only went on to be one of the groups most enduring songs, but it also brings Paul McCartney to tears when he hears it.
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Rock Albums That Flopped Before They Became Iconic
Unlike the Beatles' "Abbey Road," some albums were ignored, even derided when they came out, only to be recognized as iconic years later.
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This Rolling Stones No. 1 Hit From 1973 Is A Tender Ballad — But No One Can Agree Who It's About
In 1973, a tender ballad by the Rolling Stones about a woman went to No. 1 on the Billboard charts, but it's still a mystery who the song is actually about.
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At Just 27, Stevie Nicks Wrote A Nearly Perfect Song That Artists Jump To Cover
One of Stevie Nicks' first songs written for Fleetwood Mac is not only one of the band's iconic hits, but is one of the most covered ballads in modern music.
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Rockers Who Went Electronic Before It Was Cool — And Changed The Game
Rockers usually don't shy away from experimenting. By adding an electronic element, these musicians influenced the rock genre for decades to come.
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5 Hits That Prove 1976 Was The Decade's Best Year For Breakup Songs
So many songs from 1976 define rock history, but not every tune that year was filled with good vibes — some addressed one of life's most painful situations.
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5 Classic Rock Hits You Had No Idea Are Actually Covers
We all enjoy a good cover, but some of our most beloved rock hits, from legends such as George Harrison and Santana, have long masqueraded as originals.
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5 Classic Rock Songs From 1994 That Prove It Was The Decade's Best Summer For Music
If you weren't there for the summer of 1994, you missed out, but you can still rock out to some of the best songs that came out of that summer season.
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The 5 Best Monkees Songs That Aren't I'm A Believer
Looking back at the Monkees, one song immediately springs to mind: "I'm a Believer." Yet it was by no means the group's sole smash.
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The 5 Best Songs That Nail '70s Power Pop
Tightly packed and efficient music, power pop in the '70s harkened back to the early days of rock 'n' roll with its simple instrumentation.
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Influential Rock Albums That Only Earned Gold Or Platinum Decades After Their Release
It took years, even decades, for some of the top rock albums of all time to sell 500,000 or 1 million copies and get accolades from the RIAA.
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5 Love Songs From 1980 That Sound Even Sweeter Today
Some say that time makes the heart grow fonder, and we think these 1980 love songs from icons such as Billy Joel deftly pluck our heartstrings in modern times.
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5 Signs From 2026 That Prove Classic Rock Will Never Die
Things like classic rock bands selling out the Sphere and Gen Z buying classic rock records are a few of the signs that prove the genre is here to stay.
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In 1969, Bob Dylan Wrote A Masterful Song That Artists Lined Up To Cover
Bob Dylan's music has been extensively covered, but one particular tune had dozens of artists, from Isaac Hayes to Neil Diamond, crafting their own versions.
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'70s Bands Whose Original Members Are All Still With Us In 2026
Not very many of the 1970s' biggest bands are still active, let alone with the same lineup they had in their heyday. Yet some original members are still alive.
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