Iconic '70s Love Songs That Went Platinum
Whether 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.
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5 Classic Rock Songs From The '70s That Sound Even Cooler Today
Amidst 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.
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5 Classic Breakup Songs Made Famous By Movies
Some 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.
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'60s Flop Songs That Turned Into Smash Hits
These 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.
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5 '80s Rock Songs We'll Be Blasting On Repeat 'Til The Day We Die
No 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.
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'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.
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'80s Wedding Songs That Will Stir Up Nostalgia In Every Late Boomer
A 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.
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These '70s Dance Songs Will Get Every Gen Xer Out Of Their Seats
We 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.
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5 Songs From The '80s That Define Rock History
The 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.
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The Meaning Behind Paul McCartney's Darkest Songs
Paul McCartney's compositions are generally optimistic, but sometimes he likes to dive into more moody, negative, reflective, and ominous sounds.
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The 5 Most Popular Covers Of '70s Songs
The 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.
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AC/DC's Tragic Real-Life Story
AC/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.
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5 Songs From 1975 That Define Rock History
Hindsight 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.
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This Iconic Love Song Held The No. 1 Spot The Longest In 1977
Few 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.
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5 Rock Songs From The '80s We'll Be Blasting On Repeat 'Til The End Of Time
The '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.
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'80s Rock Icons That Tarnished Their Own Legacy
The 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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The 5 Best Rock Songs From Female Musicians
These five songs, including a '70s punk rock cornerstone and a blistering 1990s alt-rock breakup anthem, broke new ground for women in rock 'n' roll.
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Caroll O'Connor's 1971 Performance Of All In The Family's Remembering You Is Heartbreaking Now
"All in the Family's" Caroll O'Connor once performed the show's lesser-known closing song, "Remembering You," and today it's even more heartbreaking.
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5 Songs From The '70s That Nail The Meaning Of Life
From 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.
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5 Rock Songs From 1976 That Sound Even Cooler Today
Fans of rock music were spoilt for choice in 1976, but from the Sex Pistols to Boston, these once-groundbreaking and iconic tunes have aged like fine wine.
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The Real Reason These Bands Broke Up
Being in a band looks like fun, but behind the scenes, there are evolving dynamics and personalities. Here's a look at what caused these bands to break up.
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5 Rock Songs From 1969 That Sound Even Cooler Today
The 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.
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9 Banger Rock Songs Made Famous By TV Series
It's hard to imagine certain iconic shows or scenes from them without hearing a specific tune. Some rock songs were made famous for this reason.
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5 Banger Rock Songs Made Famous By Movies
Some 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.
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5 Rock Songs From 1982 That Sound Even Cooler Today
A 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.
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5 Songs From 1976 That Define Rock History
By 1976, rock 'n' roll had been evolving for two decades, and these five songs from bands ranging from the Sex Pistols to Boston help define rock history.
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5 Timeless Rock Songs About Love
Rock music is more often associated with loud guitars and a pounding beat than heartfelt emotion, but sometimes, love sneaks its way into the genre.
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