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5 Hits That Prove 1965 Was The Decade's Best Year For Blues Rock

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Sat, 16 May 2026 20:07:00 +0000

The rise of blues rock in the 1960s propelled acts like Otis Redding and the Rolling Stones to legendary status, and 1965 was the emerging genre's zenith.

This 1981 Song By Kenny Rogers Is His Most Romantic By Far

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Sat, 16 May 2026 18:07:00 +0000

Though romance was, of course, a category Rogers dabbled in plenty across his memorable catalog, no song reached the supreme heights of one particular song.

Musicians Who Lost Their Backup Singers To Mega-Successful Solo Careers

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

Working as a backup singer, helping other musicians realize their dreams and artistic visions, moved some singers into a new level of fame.

5 Rock Songs That Take Boomers Back To Their First Crush

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Sat, 16 May 2026 12:07:00 +0000

These five rock songs from bands like the Beach Boys and the Rolling Stones will likely remind boomers of the all-encompassing emotions of their first crushes.

The Most Devastating Days In Rock History

staff@grunge.com (Kathy Benjamin) — Sat, 16 May 2026 10:07:00 +0000

The history of rock 'n' roll is littered with bodies from horrific accidents, murders, acts of self-harm, addiction, and more.

5 One-Hit Wonder Songs From The '70s That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations

staff@grunge.com (Chris Condry) — Sat, 16 May 2026 00:37:00 +0000

With enough cultural relevance, a track can even be a hit indefinitely - if not commercially, then at least in the hearts of new generations.

Bands That Quit Just As They Were Making It Big

staff@grunge.com (Chris Turner-Neal) — Fri, 15 May 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Just as these bands crested the summit and started collecting Grammys, hit singles, and multi-platinum albums, they decided to quit while they were ahead.

5 Classic Songs That Will Instantly Remind Boomers Of Their Parents

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Fri, 15 May 2026 00:37:00 +0000

As kids, boomers grew up with their parents' music, so songs from Bobby Darrin, Nat King Cole, Patsy Cline, and these others still remind them of their folks.

6 Vinyl Records You Shouldn't Pass Up At Thrift Stores And Estate Sales

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Thu, 14 May 2026 10:07:00 +0000

The next time you hit an estate sale or a thrift shop, it might pay to look for one of these increasingly rare LPs from Pink Floyd, Bob Dylan, and more.

Every Music Lover Had One In The '80s — And It Deserves A Comeback

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Thu, 14 May 2026 00:37:00 +0000

The 1980s were big, bold, and loud, and so was this iconic and much-loved portable party, which we think deserves a modern revival in these insular times.

5 Bob Dylan Songs That Prove 1965 Was The Best Year Of His Career

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Wed, 13 May 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Bob Dylan's career spans many decades, but 1965 was when he released two legendary, flawless albums, and these songs prove it was his finest year ever.

At Just 16, Jackson Browne Wrote A Nearly Perfect Song That '70s Artists Jumped To Cover

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Wed, 13 May 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Jackson Browne wrote a nearly perfect song when he was 16 that many artists have covered, including '70s artists like Gregg Allman, Terry Melcher, and Cher.

Led Zeppelin Refused To Release This 1971 Song As A Single — It Defined A Generation Anyway

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Tue, 12 May 2026 20:07:00 +0000

Led Zeppelin released several singles, but they insisted that this generation-defining song from 1971 only be released as an album track on their fourth record.

Bands Whose Reunions Were Total Flops

staff@grunge.com (Sarah Crocker) — Tue, 12 May 2026 16:07:00 +0000

For fame, cash, or both, these legendary bands were lured back into reuniting, but flopped due to old animosities, changing tastes, and the ravages of time.

5 Critically Adored Elvis Costello Songs That Never Reached No. 1

staff@grunge.com (Patrick Moran) — Tue, 12 May 2026 12:07:00 +0000

Elvis Costello is an icon with an enormous fan base, but he's never had a No. 1 hit in the U.S. or U.K. -- not even with these five critically acclaimed songs.

5 Classic Albums That Define Prog Rock

staff@grunge.com (Brent Furdyk) — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Emerging in the late 1960s, progressive rock quickly became a force to be reckoned with, and these are some of our favorites, from King Crimson to Pink Floyd.

Not Whitney Houston, Not George Michael: This Artist Scored The Most No. 1 Hits Of The '80s

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Tue, 12 May 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Whitney Houston and George Michael were '80s heavy-hitters, but with nine timeless No. 1 hits, this artist ruled supreme over that decade's pop charts.

Neil Diamond Wrote A 1966 No. 1 Hit For The Monkees That Is Still One Of Their Catchiest Songs

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Mon, 11 May 2026 20:07:00 +0000

One of the Monkees most catchy and enduring songs was written by none other than Neil Diamond. The track was a No. 1 hit for seven weeks in 1966.

The 5 Best Bonnie Tyler Songs That Aren't Total Eclipse Of The Heart

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Mon, 11 May 2026 18:07:00 +0000

Bonnie Tyler may be best known for "Total Eclipse of the Heart," but we have a list of five other songs that we think are are some of her best.

5 Simon & Garfunkel Hits That Prove They Were The Ultimate Duo Of The '60s

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Mon, 11 May 2026 16:07:00 +0000

Simon & Garfunkel have a stacked catalogue of unforgettable tracks that prove they just about lapped every other pair in the '60s.