The 5 Most Timeless '80s Love Ballads
Everyone has their favorite '80s love ballad, and everyone is right about whichever one it is, but a few classics have stuck with us like heirlooms.
Read MoreEveryone has their favorite '80s love ballad, and everyone is right about whichever one it is, but a few classics have stuck with us like heirlooms.
Read MoreFrom the evocative lyrics of Elton John to the irresistible beat of Earth, Wind & Fire, these iconic '70s wedding songs will always be a hit with boomers.
Read MoreThere is something special about music considered timeless. While some songs age well, others get even better as the years go on, like these five from 1974.
Read MoreWho among us truly knows the meaning of life? Nonetheless, these songs from the tumultuous '60s certainly touch on some answers that we can all relate to.
Read MoreBilly Joel's hit song "We Didn't Start the Fire" is based on events and people who shaped the 20th century. Only three people named in the song are still alive.
Read MoreMany bands that toiled throughout the '80s eventually reached the next level in their careers because of the attention brought to them by one particular tune.
Read MoreHow is it that a good song becomes bad? Oh yeah, that's right — it gets played, and played a lot, which makes them especially intolerable on repeat listen.
Read MoreFirst aired in 1981, MTV transformed the industry and modern culture. With it ending in 2025, we've chosen MTV's most iconic and influential '80s music videos.
Read MoreWhether it be the appeal of enduring love or an exhortation to make up after a breakup, these '70s songs tugged the heartstrings as much as they sold copies.
Read MoreIt seems like everyone sneers at Nickelback, but we think the much-maligned Canadian rock band deserves nothing but praise from rock purists and fans alike.
Read MoreAmidst all the restless, churning desire to make novel and cool music in the '70s, certain songs stood out as especially cool on the classic rock front.
Read MoreSome of the best breakup songs have been given to us by movies, themselves a mainstay of post-breakup self-care right up there with ice cream and friend time.
Read MoreThese smash hits from UB40, the Beatles, Santana, Soft Cell, and the Stones were previously flops for other artists. Here's a look at their origin stories.
Read MoreNo matter the time and place, nor how old anyone is, there are some '80s rock songs that seem to do something supernatural to us, and they never get old.
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 MoreWe all have our own musical tastes, but there's a rare group of '70s dance songs that are so timeless, they even get Gen Xers moving on the dance floor.
Read MoreThe 1980s saw a wide range of new styles of rock building on the established sound. Bands like AC/DC had hits along side The Cure, U2, and Nine Inch Nails.
Read MoreDid you know that Sea Monkeys had Nazi ties, and Labubus are (probably) emissaries of Satan? Here's a roundup of controversial toys through the decades.
Read MorePaul McCartney's compositions are generally optimistic, but sometimes he likes to dive into more moody, negative, reflective, and ominous sounds.
Read MoreThe 1970s saw a lot of great music, but some songs from that decade were covered by artists who took them to new heights. You'll recognize these recycled hits.
Read MoreAC/DC are the kings of party songs, but their real-life stories haven't always been fun. The hard-rocking band has weathered their fair share of tragedies.
Read MoreWhether it's odd behavior secretly caught on camera or shocking acts committed on live TV, these celebs have provided us with some unforgettable moments.
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 MoreFew songs have topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 10 weeks or longer, and in 1977, this heart-lifting and Grammy-winning solo debut joined this elite club.
Read MoreThe '80s left us with a vast catalog of outstanding rock music, but from Motörhead to Prince, these are the tunes that will always remain on our playlist.
Read MoreThe rock stars of the 1980s enjoyed lifestyles that you don't see much anymore, but after the glitz and glam subsided, some ended up ruining their reputations.
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