5 Songs From 1974 That Made Rock History
Each year has produced songs that have charted the course of rock history, and this is especially true of 1974, thanks to artists from David Bowie to Kiss.
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The 5 Most Timeless Southern Rock Songs About Love
Practically every music genre has its fair share of love songs, but how does Southern rock stack up? Here are five love songs in this style that still resonate.
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80s Hits With The Worst Vocals
Hit songs aren't made by vocals alone, in fact, '80s songs by Gary Numan, Bananarama, the Human League, Biz Markie, and GN'R did well despite subpar singing.
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This Toxic Love Song Was The First-Ever Modern No. 1 In 1958
A huge TV star made this tune about a cavalier ladies' man who meets his match the first Billboard Hot 100 chart topper, but its songwriter might surprise you.
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Paul Simon Held The No. 1 Spot On Valentine's Day 50 Years Ago With A Totally Ironic Hit
You might think a No. 1 hit on Valentine's Day would be all roses and hearts, but in 1976, Paul Simon's hit single spoke to a different side of relationships.
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Rebellious High School Hits From The '70s That Will Have Boomers Mad At Their Parents All Over Again
Teenaged rebellion is something all generations have in common, and these hits from the '70s will take boomers back to their door-slamming high school days.
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Real Classic Rock Fans Have These Power Ballads Tattooed On Their Hearts
Rock's power ballads aren't wallflowers and never belong in the shadows — they're bombastic declarations of our most primal emotions, good or bad.
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This '90s Anthem By Pearl Jam Was Born From Eddie Vedder's Stunning Family Secret
Pearl Jam's lyrics are often understated, which makes it hard to connect this song to Vedder's troubled family history.
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'70s Rock Icons That Tarnished Their Own Legacy
From hateful words to a few stolen chords and even crashing a car with drugs and a gun, these '70s rock stars found that their reputation wasn't invulnerable.
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5 Love Songs From The '80s That Sound Even More Emotional Today
There is no shortage of love songs from the '80s, but these selections from The Smiths and Sade (and others) are sure to create the perfect mood.
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5 David Bowie Songs That Sound Even Cooler Today
We've selected 5 David Bowie tunes that will be sure to show up on your playlists from here on out — because they just grow cooler with time.
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High School Hits From The '50s Millennials Should Check Out ASAP
The '50s was the decade teens became important as a cohort, and early rock catered to them. For a fun history lesson, Millennials should check out these hits.
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5 Classic Rock Songs From The '70s That Are Worth A Head-Turning Amount Of Money
While the '70s may be long gone, the music lives on, and is still making money for artists today. Can you name these five popular all-time money-making hits?
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The Rolling Stones Performed A 1964 Jingle That Everyone Can Still Rock Out To Today
Before they were big, the Rolling Stones performed a few popular brand jingles to pay the bills. Here's one so good you'll want to dance along with it today.
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Under-The-Radar Eagles Tracks We Wish Were Bigger Hits
You might not be familiar with "Outlaw" and these other Eagles tunes that slipped through the cracks, but they're among the group's best songs.
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5 Flop Songs From The '90s We Can't Help But Love
Even though these songs weren't at the top of the charts during their heyday, we think they made their mark on the '90s music scene regardless.
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If You Know These 5 Under-The-Radar But Essential Love Songs, You're A True Romantic
From Hozier's "Like Real People Do" to Maria McKee's "Breathe," these five underrated gems capture love in all its messy, magical, weird glory.
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This Wonky No. 1 Song From 1958 Will Ruin Your Week (And Every Christmas)
There are great Christmas songs, and then there are those that feel like barbed wire fed through your ears, and we think this '58 song is one of the latter.
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3 Doors Down's Smash Hit Kryptonite Went Platinum, But Fell Short Of This Milestone
In 2000, 3 Doors Down hit the airwaves with their most successful song, "Kryptonite," and the song, written when frontman Brad Arnold was 15, went platinum.
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'80s Rock Songs So Corny Our Ears Are Still Burning From Embarrassment
The '80s had no shortage of songs that now make many of us cringe. There are a few rock songs, though, that are so corny they give us secondhand embarrassment.
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12 Hit Songs Allegedly Stolen By Other Artists
It's a natural thing for artists to be influenced by other artists, but in the cases of these hit songs, accusations of theft led to lawsuits or settlements.
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5 Flop Songs From The '60s We Can't Help But Love
The musical landscape of the '60s is littered with songs that failed commercially, but we've got a soft spot for some of that era's lesser-known tunes.
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Songs From The Last 100 Years That Sound Even Cooler Today
From haunting orchestral pieces to Lovecraftian metal, we think these iconic songs from each decade over the last 100 years slap even more to modern ears.
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Oasis' 1995 Smash Hit Wonderwall Was Named After This Classic Rock Icon's Album
The massively popular English band Oasis broke out in the U.S. in 1996 with "Wonderwall," and the song's title is a reference to an obscure album.
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The Police's Every Breath You Take Mashup In Season 3 Of The Sopranos Is Still A Banger Today
Season 3 of "The Sopranos" began with musical foreshadowing that still sounds incredible, mashing a Police song with the theme from a '50s detective series.
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5 Rock Songs From 1986 That Sound Even Cooler Today
In 1986 songs from bands like Fishbone, R.E.M, and Siouxsie and the Banshees brought fresh, creative sounds to audiences. Today the songs are even cooler.
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Barry Manilow's 1975 Hit Song Has A Little-Known Beach Boys Connection
This iconic hit and concert staple by Barry Manilow may heavily imply that it was all his own work, but he had more than a helping hand from a Beach Boy.
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