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In 1975, David Bowie Nabbed His First No. 1 Hit In The US With Help From This Beatle

staff@grunge.com (Scheenagh Harrington) — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:07:00 +0000

David Bowie had never even cracked the top 10 in the U.S. before he went all the way to No. 1 in September of 1975, with a song he co-wrote with an ex-Beatle.

The Story Behind The Jackson 5's Unlikely Meteoric Rise

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Fri, 29 May 2026 10:07:00 +0000

From humble roots, the gifted brothers of the Jackson 5 exploded into the 1970s pop scene, somehow dancing and grooving their way through a vicious industry.

5 Songs That Prove 1985 Was The Decade's Best Year For High School Hits

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Thu, 28 May 2026 16:07:00 +0000

In 1985, bands like Simple Minds, Tears for Fears, and A-ha all had huge hits. For kids in high school, those songs made that year the best of the decade.

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 Hit Songs That Prove 1993 Was The Decade's Greatest Year For Women In Rock

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Tue, 26 May 2026 22:07:00 +0000

Women in rock like Melissa Etheridge, PJ Harvey, and the Cranberries released authentic, personal music in 1993 that proved it was the best of the decade.

5 High-Energy Hits That Aren't September That Get Every Boomer Out On The Dance Floor

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Tue, 26 May 2026 20:07:00 +0000

An irresistible disco-era beat and catchy, memorable lyrics will get boomers gyrating at a party, and Earth, Wind & Fire has plenty of help from these artists.

5 Classic Rock Songs From 1984 That Prove It Was The Decade's Best Summer For Music

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Tue, 26 May 2026 18:07:00 +0000

In 1984 songs like "Dancing in the Dark," "Jump," and "When Doves Cry," were big mid-year hits, making it one of the decade's best summers for music.

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.

Musicians Who Wrote More No. 1 Hits Than They Ever Scored Themselves

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 25 May 2026 20:07:00 +0000

From prolific behind-the-scenes songwriting duos to a folk-rock legend, writing No. 1 hits proved more lucrative for these artists than performing them.

When These Famous Parent-Child Duos Came Together For Music, The Results Were Pure Magic

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Mon, 25 May 2026 14:07:00 +0000

Whether it's a virtuoso guitar instrumental or a duet with an ailing legend, the bond between these musician parents and children shone in their collaborations.

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.

In 1983, The Bee Gees Penned A Song That Would Become Kenny Rogers' Defining Duet

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Wed, 27 May 2026 16:07:00 +0000

When you think of the Bee Gees, country crooner Kenny Rogers probably doesn't come to mind, but they wrote Roger's defining duet that went to No. 1 in 1983.

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.

Bob Dylan's Biographer Says The Icon Crowned This 1966 Epic Song His Best

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Tue, 26 May 2026 12:07:00 +0000

Bob Dylan is known as a private person, and while his favorite from his vast catalog may be a surprise, his biographer found out the deeply personal reason why.

Billy Idol's Only No. 1 Hit Turned This 1968 Toe-Tapper Into A Rock Anthem

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Tue, 26 May 2026 14:07:00 +0000

In 1987, British pop-punk icon Billy Idol scored his first (and only) U.S. chart-topper with an energetic cover of a 1960s party-rock classic.