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

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:37:00 +0000

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.

5 Classic Rock Songs From 1972 We'll Be Blasting On Repeat 'Til The Day We Die

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 23:07:00 +0000

In 1972 acts like Lou Reed, Alice Cooper, and Elton John released rock songs that became huge hits. We still love to blast those jams and sing along.

Rock Stars Who Left Their Successful Bands For Flop Solo Projects

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:07:00 +0000

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.

5 Classic Rock Songs From The '60s That Are Worth A Head-Turning Amount Of Money

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:07:00 +0000

With millions of sales, numerous soundtrack credits, and colossal streaming numbers, these '60s hits from acts like the Beatles and Van Morrison made bank.

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

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:07:00 +0000

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.

If You're A True Classic Rock Fan, These 5 Lyrics Absolutely Make You Wince

staff@grunge.com (Patrick Moran) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:07:00 +0000

Here is a treasure trove of lyrics we hope we've heard wrong - but were actually delivered with intent by established classic rock artists. Why?!

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

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 01:37:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:07:00 +0000

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.

'80s Flop Songs That Hit A Low Note With Critics But Soared With Rock Fans

staff@grunge.com (Mark Gurarie) — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 23:07:00 +0000

Sometimes, reviewers miss the mark, and some of the most successful rock singles of the '80s found themselves on the wrong side of the critical gun.

5 Rockers Who Trashed Organized Religion In Their Music — And Paid The Price

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 21:07:00 +0000

In some cases, musicians who took pot shots at organized religion in their music had to deal with some setbacks, even if only temporarily.

'70s Rock Songs So Corny Our Ears Are Still Burning From Embarrassment

staff@grunge.com (Chris Turner-Neal) — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 19:07:00 +0000

One person's corn may be another's caviar, but we think the lyrics and generally lackluster musical qualities of these '70s rock songs are universally cringe.

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

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:07:00 +0000

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

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:07:00 +0000

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."

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

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:07:00 +0000

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.

5 Classic Rock Hits That Aren't Worth As Much Money As You Might Think

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:37:00 +0000

You may think that every chart hit by classic rock artists such as Stevie Nicks and Kenny Rogers made bank, but you'd be surprised by how little some made.

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

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 23:07:00 +0000

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.

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

staff@grunge.com (Chris Turner-Neal) — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 21:07:00 +0000

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

The Sickest Album Openers In Rock History

staff@grunge.com (Brent Furdyk) — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:07:00 +0000

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

staff@grunge.com (Mark Gurarie) — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:07:00 +0000

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.

5 Forgotten No. 1 Songs By The Beatles

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:07:00 +0000

Over the years, the popularity of some songs within The Beatles' discography has fluctuated, and some No. 1 hits are no longer topping streaming charts.