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5 Nearly Perfect Sheryl Crow Songs That Belong On Every Country Rock Playlist

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 22:07:00 +0000

Sheryl Crow's catalog offers plenty of hits that seamlessly blend rock and country, from the upbeat "All I Wanna Do" do to the raw "Strong Enough."

10 Vinyl Albums Every True Disco Fan Should Own

staff@grunge.com (Jordan Owen) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Disco came and went, but it certainly made it's mark. Today, true disco fans should own these 10 vinyl albums by artists like Abba, the Bee Gees, and more.

Out Of Kenny Rogers' 39 Studio Albums, These 5 Are So Underrated

staff@grunge.com (Chris Condry) — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:07:00 +0000

Unlike seminal works like "The Gambler" and "Kenny," a lot of Kenny Rogers' earlier, later, and more experimental albums are very underrated.

5 Nearly Perfect Kenny Rogers Songs That Deserve A New Generation Of Fans

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:07:00 +0000

Kenny Rogers was everywhere in the late 70s and 80s. He has many great songs, but these five are nearly perfect and a younger fans should know about them.

5 Top 10 Hits Written By Someone Other Than The Artist Who Made Them Famous

staff@grunge.com (Amy Beeman) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:07:00 +0000

From stars like Christina Aguilera to Madonna, some artists have scored Billboard Top 10 hits that were actually written by someone else.

At Just 17, Carole King Wrote A Nearly Perfect Song That Artists Jump To Cover

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Sixty-five years after it became her first No. 1 hit as a songwriter, artists are still covering Carole King's unforgettable classic.

4 Songs You Didn't Know Sheryl Crow Wrote For Other Famous Musicians

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:37:00 +0000

In the '90s and early oughts, Sheryl Crow wrote songs that were recorded by Stevie Nicks, Celine Dion, Tina Turner, and Wynonna Judd. You may recognize them.

5 Songs You Didn't Know Jimmy Buffett Wrote For Other Famous Musicians

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 16:07:00 +0000

Jimmy Buffett created a niche style for himself, but he also wrote songs for other famous artists, including Blake Shelton, James Taylor, and Caroline Jones.

The 5 Best Hall And Oates Songs That Aren't Maneater

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:07:00 +0000

"Maneater" might be one of their best-remembered songs, but Hall and Oates produced a vast catalog of hits throughout their decades-long career.

Musicians Who Became Mega-Successful Before They Hit 21

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:07:00 +0000

These enormously talented pop and rock stars had chart-topping hits and set music-industry records before they even became legal adults.

One Of Folk Rock's Most-Covered Songs Has No Known Author

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:07:00 +0000

Artists from Bob Dylan to Dolly Parton have put their own spins on this folk rock standard, but we have no idea who wrote it in the first place.

5 Rock Genres Left For Dead — Then Brought Back To Life

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:07:00 +0000

Rock 'n' roll will never die, and to prove it, subgenres like prog rock, shoegaze, garage rock, and these others that faded from the mainstream have come back.

Bands That Transformed Their Legacy With A New Member

staff@grunge.com (Mark Gurarie) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:07:00 +0000

From singers who revived a stagnating group to replacement drummers who hit harder than anyone before, these musicians transformed the bands they joined.

5 Nearly Perfect Bee Gees Songs That Should Be Required Listening For Younger Generations

staff@grunge.com (Scheenagh Harrington) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:37:00 +0000

If you're just now discovering the Bee Gees, here are five must-listen songs, including "Trafalgar" and "You Win Again," to get you up to speed.

5 Wholesome '60s Classics That'll Take Boomers Back To Their First Crush

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:07:00 +0000

These sweet, sincere classics from the Beach Boys, Stevie Wonder, Sonny & Cher, and more will stir memories of puppy love in music fans of a certain age.

5 Flop Solo Careers That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:07:00 +0000

It only took a couple of decades, but artists like Big Star and Nick Drake, whose records flopped, found respect from younger audiences in later generations.

The No. 1 Song On June 24, 1979 Sounds So Much Cooler Today

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:07:00 +0000

The No. 1 song on June 24, 1979 has become the unofficial anthem for whenever someone gets changed and dances while looking at themselves in the mirror.

5 ABBA Songs That Prove 1976 Was The Best Year Of Their Career

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Two years after their 1974 Eurovision win, ABBA ruled the charts with "Mamma Mia" and defied expectations with songs like "Fernando" and "Money, Money, Money."

Musical Prodigies Who Recorded No. 1 Hits Before Turning 20

staff@grunge.com (Kathy Benjamin) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:07:00 +0000

Talented kids are nothing new, and the proof is in this list of musical prodigies whose songs hit the top of the Billboard chart while they were still teens.

5 John Denver Songs That Capture The Free Spirit Of A Cross-Country Road Trip

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:07:00 +0000

With a cross-country trip before you - the wide fields and tall mountains of America - Denver's free-spirited music is the perfect soundtrack.