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  • Joni Mitchell playing guitar on stage

    5 Tracks From 1972 That Nail The Meaning Of Life

    Some songs are frivolous fun, and others cut right to the heart. These songs from 1972 do the latter, offering up poignant lyrics that nail the meaning of life.

    By Richard Milner 6 days ago Read More
  • Billie Joe Armstrong performing on stage, 2000

    These 5 Rock Songs Might Be Flops, But We Love Them For Making Us Feel Young Again

    These rock songs burrowed deep into our souls and became friends for life, even if they flopped elsewhere, and playing them now transports us to our past.

    By Mikael Angelo Francisco 7 days ago Read More
  • Aerosmith's Steven Tyler gesturing on stage in 2001

    5 Flop Songs From The '00s We Can't Help But Love

    From Aerosmith's "Fly Away From Here" to Ozzy Osbourne's "Black Rain," we've got a soft spot for these these five underperforming tracks from the '00s.

    By Sergio Pereira 7 days ago Read More
  • Janis Joplin singing in mic black background

    Rock Stars Who Abandoned Their Bands For A More Successful Solo Career

    Artistic differences, ego clashes, and pure individualism caused these wildly successful rock stars to cut the caboose, go solo, and reap the rewards.

    By Andrew Amelinckx 7 days ago Read More
  • members of the band Wings

    Forgotten No. 1 Songs By Wings

    Wings was Paul McCartney's other band. While it didn't have the same impact as the Beatles, Wings had several No. 1 hits. Here are some you may have forgotten.

    By Steven Luna 7 days ago Read More
  • Bill Withers sitting with hands folded in front of a backdrop

    5 Songs From 1971 That Nail The Meaning Of Life

    In a year defined by both turbulence and progress, these songs from Marvin Gaye, Dolly Parton, Carole King, and other artists reminded us what matters most.

    By Amy Beeman 7 days ago Read More
  • The Monkees posing with instruments with one hanging upside down

    Strange Things About The Monkees You Don't Know

    The Monkees may be one of the '60s best-known acts, but from "The Three Stooges" influences to having a hand in creating MTV, there's plenty more to learn.

    By Brian Boone 7 days ago Read More
  • Kurt Cobain performing on stage

    5 Rock Songs From 1989 That Sound Even Cooler Today

    These five 1989 songs from Nirvana, the Pixies, and more closed out the decade with style, and they've only gotten cooler as the years have passed.

    By Chris Condry 8 days ago Read More
  • Grace Jones singing on stage in dark suit

    '80s B-Side Songs That Outshined Their Lead Singles

    Sometimes a single's lead track is merely a vector for the real showstopper, and these '80s B-sides, from proto-grunge to ska and alt-rock, are ideal examples.

    By Patrick Moran 8 days ago Read More
  • Stevie Wonder belting out a song on TV

    5 Classic Love Songs That Snagged The No. 1 Spot For Just One Week

    What does 1987's "Heaven Is a Place on Earth" have in common with 1964's "My Girl"? Both classic love songs only held the top spot for a single week.

    By Brian Boone 8 days ago Read More
  • Kate Bush performs in the 1980s

    Gen Z Totally Missed The Point Behind These 5 Classic Hits That Went Viral

    Classic hits like "Goldenbrown" and "Dreams" are often played in the background of social media content, but Gen Z is missing the real meaning of the songs.

    By Andrew Dirst 9 days ago Read More
  • Elvis Presley in

    5 Songs Featured In EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert That Define The Untamed Spirit Of Rock 'N' Roll

    Featuring once-lost footage of the King, these songs from "Elvis Presley In Concert" showcase the kind of raw rock 'n' roll energy that drove fans wild.

    By Brian Boone 9 days ago Read More
  • Morrissey on stage with a microphone.

    Rock Stars Whose Egos Spilled Over Into Their Lyrics

    The already outsized egos rockers need for success in the first place only grow with the trappings of fame, swelling every night in the spotlight.

    By Mark Gurarie 10 days ago Read More
  • The Psychedelic Furs pose for a portrait

    5 Flop Songs From The '80s That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations

    Thanks to the internet and streaming services, Gen Z has uncovered some oldies that may have deserved more acclaim when they were released.

    By Andrew Dirst 10 days ago Read More
  • Gene Simmons licking Paul Stanley's face during KISS concert

    Rock Stars Who Tried To Reinvent Themselves But Flopped

    These rock stars tried to change their sound, their style, or even their entire persona -- and learned the hard way that it doesn’t always work.

    By Brent Furdyk 10 days ago Read More
  • Aerosmith's Steven Tyler singing into a microphone on stage

    5 Classic Rock Artists Who Sold Out For TV Commercials And Will Always Be Haunted By It

    From the Prince of Darkness peddling fake butter to Aerosmith's frontman hawking candy, here are five classic rock stars who went a little too commercial.

    By Steven Luna 11 days ago Read More
  • David Bowie singing in concert

    5 Classic Rock Songs From 1973 We'll Be Blasting On Repeat 'Til The Day We Die

    Some songs just rock, others hold universal meaning, and a few are compelling compositions. Each is a reason to blast these 1973 classic rock songs on repeat.

    By Richard Milner 11 days ago Read More
  • Pink Floyd in Tokyo in 1972

    11 Hidden Truths About Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon

    After getting weird on "Meddle," Pink Floyd embraced soundscapes and recording techniques to deliver the sprawling and thoughtful "Dark Side of the Moon."

    By Brian Boone 11 days ago Read More
  • Alice Cooper singing on stage

    Classic Rock Lyrics That Still Give Us Chills Every Time We Listen

    From Pink Floyd's call to rebellion to the Rolling Stones' grim meditation on loss, these classic rock songs still manage to give us goosebumps every time.

    By Sergio Pereira 11 days ago Read More
  • Christina Aguilera, P!nk, Mya, & Lil' Kim performing Lady Marmalade on stage

    5 Covers Of '70s Tracks That Became High School Hits For Millennials

    Millennials may recall songs by the Fugees and Destiny's Child playing constantly on the radio during high school, but those earworms have '70s roots.

    By Mikael Angelo Francisco 11 days ago Read More
  • The Rolling Stones messing around during photo shoot

    Classic Rock Burned Out With These 5 Songs

    With arena rock, punk, and new wave breathing down its neck, and its biggest bands imploding or adapting, these songs mark the end of classic rock's golden era.

    By Richard Milner 12 days ago Read More
  • Bruce Springsteen performing on stage

    5 Bruce Springsteen Songs That Sound Even Cooler Today

    We found a few Bruce Springsteen songs from his deep discography that not only warrant an active listen but do so more today than ever.

    By Chris Condry 12 days ago Read More
  • Barry Manilow with microphone

    Barry Manilow's Jingles Ranked By Catchiness

    From band aids to cleaning products, Barry Manilow is the king of jingles, and we've listed his greatest sales boosters in order of their earworm factor.

    By Steven Luna 12 days ago Read More
  • Paul McCartney looking out from stage in the 1970s

    The Man On The Run Doc Has Us Wishing These Under-The-Radar Wings Tracks Were Bigger Hits

    The new Paul McCartney doc sent us digging through the Wings catalog, and we think these tracks, including "Mrs. Vanderbilt" and "Soily," never got their due.

    By Brian Boone 12 days ago Read More
  • Metallica's James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett playing live in 2025

    These 5 Metallica Songs Are Critical Flops — But To Us, They'll Always Rock Hard

    Metallica songs like "Unforgiven II" and "Escape" were panned by music critics, but we still think those and some of their other flop songs are solid bangers.

    By Sergio Pereira 12 days ago Read More
  • Michael Bolton stoic at Grammy Awards

    The Stolen Song That Cost Michael Bolton $5 Million

    In 1991, one of soft rock singer Michael Bolton's songs hit the Billboard Hot 100 Top 5, but the track was later ruled to have plagiarized from another.

    By Brian Boone 13 days ago Read More
  • Fleetwood Mac band members hugging each other

    The Story Behind Fleetwood Mac's Rumours Album Is Pretty Wild

    In early 1976, Fleetwood Mac got to work on the wildly successful album "Rumours," forging it in the fires of splintered relationships and open hedonism.

    By Scheenagh Harrington 13 days ago Read More
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