'70s Breakup Songs That Take Every Boomer Back To Their First Heartache
Heartache is part of life, and artists like Bill Withers, Carole King, and others made it the subject of songs that boomers will remember with melancholy.
Read MoreHeartache is part of life, and artists like Bill Withers, Carole King, and others made it the subject of songs that boomers will remember with melancholy.
Read MoreA modern wedding likely means a late boomer (or two, or more) is involved, and they are well-situated to have a nostalgic take on their own youth in the 1980s.
Read MoreHindsight tells us what defined rock history. Looking back at 1975, it's clear that Patti Smith, Queen, Fleetwood Mac, War, and Bob Dylan made a big impact.
Read MoreFrom a tender lullaby to a melancholy take on the fleeting nature of human existence, here are five songs from the 1970s that speak to the human experience.
Read MoreThe end of the 1960s was marked by rock music inspired by war, division, and inequality, and these iconic songs hit just as hard now as they did then.
Read MoreSome movies, such as "Top Gun" and "The Breakfast Club," have achieved iconic status, and their associated rock songs also rode their plot to eternal fame.
Read MoreA great song stands the test of time, and these jams by bands including Asia, Eddie Money, and the Psychedelic Furs sound cooler now than they did in 1982.
Read MoreFrom bold hair and wild makeup to the era’s unique, electrifying guitar sounds, these five tracks capture everything that made ’70s glam rock unforgettable.
Read MoreIn the 1970s, artists such as Blondie, Brian Eno, and Fleetwood Mac pushed the boundaries of rock music and produced songs that were far ahead of their time.
Read MoreEver since this band replaced its lead singer, debate has continued over which version was better. Here's an argument for why the second guy rocked harder.
Read MoreIt's hard to distill the greatest 1970s rock songs, but from Led Zeppelin to Heart, here are the tunes to smash that repeat button and belt out the lyrics to.
Read MoreYou may have rocked out to hit tunes by bands like Prism and The Call when they were getting plenty of airtime in the '80s, but you've likely forgotten.
Read MoreRock music is largely characterized by the use of electric guitars, but versions of these classic rock songs done a capella make you forget there are none.
Read MoreMany people may now consider the '70s rock scene as being the poor, counterculture alternative to mighty disco. The reality couldn't be further from the truth.
Read MoreThe one thing you have to hand to classic rock songs is that people still like listening to them. We'll keep playing these five songs for as long as we live.
Read MoreTime has not always been kind to the rock scene of the 1980s, but some moments, such as Queen's 1985 Live Aid performance, are still universally admired today.
Read MoreYou may think that rock legends like David Bowie and Foreigner nabbed a No. 1 early on, but even their most iconic songs took years to reach the top spot.
Read MoreWhether it's an overplayed guitar riff, a irritating earworm, or a song with awfully offensive lyrics, these rock songs from the '70s deserve to be put to rest.
Read More1971 was undoubtedly a landmark year for rock. These unforgettable tracks from legendary artists show why the era still echoes through music today.
Read MoreMusic fans were spoiled for choice in the 1970s, with many epic concerts by legendary bands. But sometimes even the best artists had a terrible day at work.
Read MoreThey didn’t top the charts, but these five underrated 1970 rock songs capture everything that made the golden age of rock unforgettable.
Read MoreDolly Parton may be a country legend, but her catalog includes covers of iconic 1970s rock songs made famous by Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, and more.
Read MoreWhile Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac are legends in rock, the band did not always agree, including about the title of this album the group released in 1979.
Read MoreFrom folk-rock and new wave deep cuts to a goth standard and an Elton John anthem, these classic tracks took years -- or sometimes decades -- to get their due.
Read MoreFrom Aerosmith to Queen, 1975 was a great year for rock songs, and even today, people are belting out the most famous lyrics completely and hilariously wrong.
Read MoreFrom "Wonderwall" to "Karma Police," many legendary bands found fame with songs that fans eagerly memorized. However, the artists weren't always so diligent.
Read MoreWe have a feeling these iconic ‘70s rockers will take their final onstage bows in 2026, signaling the end of an unforgettable era in music history.
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