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Stevie Nicks' Near-Death Experience While Filming A Music Video

Stevie Nicks' had a near-death experience while filming a music video for her solo hit "Stand Back" in the early days of MTV.

Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young perform in 1970

5 Flop Songs From 1970 We Can't Help But Love

These five songs from the likes of Stevie Wonder and George Harrison were overshadowed by other, more popular tracks, but we think they're worth revisiting.

Rock Stars Who Left Their Successful Bands For Flop Solo Projects

When rock stars leave their successful bands to go solo, it's risky. For every Stevie Nicks success story, there is a Dee Dee Ramone flop fiasco.

Barry Manilow Wrote A Jingle In 1975 That Is Still Embedded In Our Subconscious Today

Before he was a star, Manilow made a living writing jingles for countless brands. You probably didn't know he did this one, but you totally know the song.

Yoko Ono and John Lennon with Paul McCartney at event

You're Wrong About The Real Reason These Bands Broke Up

When bands break up, the finger-pointing starts, and culprits like Yoko Ono become unfairly blamed. Turns out the truth can be more mundane, or even worse.

Percy Faith in sunglasses conducting outside

This Charming Instrumental Love Song Held The No. 1 Spot The Longest In 1960

Even though rock 'n' roll had hit the airwaves by 1960, an instrumental love song written for a film managed to hold the No. 1 spot for nine weeks that year.

Starship poses for a band picture in the 1980s

These Rock Tunes Took The No. 1 Spot, But Totally Tanked With Critics

Let's take a trip back into a few hit songs that fans at the time seemed to love (or at least buy) that critics didn't feel the same about.

These Rock Hits Have Some Truly Bizarre Origin Stories

You can thank Dexter Holland's Ph.D. in molecular biology for "Come Out and Play" and Keith Richards' soggy gardener for "Jumpin' Jack Flash."

Barry Manilow somber onstage in the '70s

All Of Barry Manilow's No. 1 Hits Have A Strange Stat In Common

Barry Manilow, purveyor of smooth rock and master of ad jingles, had three No. 1 hits in his career, although one odd stat takes some of the sheen off them.

Bonnie Tyler staring at camera in 80s publicity photo

Bonnie Tyler's Total Eclipse Of The Heart Took The No. 1 Spot In 1983 — Now It's Hit Another Mega-Milestone

In 1983, Bonnie Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart" went to No. 1. More than four decades later, the hit song has proven its staying power with this milestone.

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The 5 Best Karaoke Picks That Rock Hard — And Aren't Lame Cliches

From a Green Day sleeper to a classic country duet, these five short, unexpected karaoke picks fire up the crowd without needing superstar vocals.

Mick Jagger and Rolling Stones playing on stage in 60s

The Sickest Album Openers In Rock History

Before the streaming age, albums were meant to be listened in track order, and artists from the Beatles to Jimi Hendrix ensured you were hooked from the opener.

Neil Diamond on stage in front of a black background.

Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline Was The Perfect Rock Song Until Weddings Ruined It

Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline" was a perfectly good song, but now it's just irritating thanks to its ubiquitousness at weddings, sporting events, and karaoke.

David Bowie singing into a microphone during the Let's Dance tour

Hidden Gem Songs That Appeared On Mediocre '80s Albums

Here are five classic '80s tracks from the likes of David Bowie and The Who that redeemed the otherwise forgettable albums they appeared on.

Joe Jackson poses for portrait alongside guitars

Forgotten High School Hits Boomers Left Behind In The '70s

The 1970s had no shortage of timeless and iconic hits, but there's a long list of songs that didn't have the same staying power, and still made a big impact.

Rick Astley grinning in 1987 publicity photo

Rick Astley's Never Gonna Give You Up Was '80s Perfection Until The Internet Ruined It

By now, you've probably been Rickrolled, but there was a time when Rick Astley's 1988 No. 1 hit was perfection -- until the internet oversaturated the song.

the crystals and their hair posing in 1963

Nursing Home Hits That'll Put Smiles On Seniors' Faces

Before many were even a twinkle in our parents' eyes, our esteemed elders were dancing to these rock, blues, and swing hits from the mid-20th century.

The 5 Most Addictive Songs To Come Out Of 1970

Some songs are so catchy they become earworms, like or not. Others are just so fun that we can't get enough. These addictive songs from 1970 are the latter.

Barry Manilow singing holding white jacket over shoulder

The 5 Best Jingles By Classic Artists (Even Better Than Barry Manilow's State Farm Ditty)

From cereal to plumbers and skin care products, we think these classic jingles stand the test of time, and you may be surprised by the artists who made them.

Andy Hull of Manchester Orchestra onstage with guitar and microphone

Manchester Orchestra's Cover Of This Classic Love Song By Neil Young Crackles With Raw Emotion

Neil Young once wrote a love song that was inspired by meeting his wife. Some 30 years later, Manchester Orchestra turned it into something even more stunning.

Sam Cooke smiling as he looks at someone

5 Songs From 1960 That Remind Us What It Means To Be Young And In Love

In 1960, pop music was marketed to teenagers, with many love songs affirming the agony and thrill of young love. These songs still remind us of those feelings.

Prince on stage with his guitar and a microphone.

5 Musicians Who Famously Used Cold-Blooded Lyrics As The Knife To Trash Their Exes

From Travis Tritt to Prince to Courtney Love, all types of musicians have turned to their craft to unleash cold-blooded lyrics toward those who scorned them.

Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart performing live

5 Songs From 1977 That Define Rock History

From a sports stadium favorite to a scathing indictment of the music industry's seedy underbelly, these rock songs from 1977 left a long-lasting legacy.

'80s Rock Fizzled Out With These 5 Songs

With decades of hindsight, it's obvious that these five songs were integral in ushering out '80s rock, whose flash and lack of substance no longer resonated.

These 5 Songs Define '70s Yacht Rock

Yacht rock is hard to define, and it certainly wasn't called that when it emerged in the '70s, but we think these smooth, mellow tunes are its finest examples.

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Flop Songs That Derailed Rock Bands' Entire Careers

Even rock juggernauts like Duran Duran and the Beach Boys are capable of releasing a song so bad that their careers hit a wall, and sometimes permanently so.

Brandon Lee's Eric Draven speaking in The Crow

The Crow Possesses The Greatest Movie Soundtrack Of All Time, And It Isn't Even Close

The Brandon Lee movie "The Crow" is forever tied to his tragic death during filming, but the compilation of songs in the film make the soundtrack the best ever.