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5 Love Songs Inspired By Greek Myths

staff@grunge.com (Sarah Crocker) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:37:00 +0000

On first blush, there might not seem to be much in common between a love song and Greek mythology, but a closer look reveals the connections.

4 Songs You Didn't Know David Bowie Wrote For Other Famous Musicians

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:07:00 +0000

A singular force in music history, David Bowie's songwriting talent spilled over into the careers of artists such as Tina Turner, sometimes even rescuing them.

The No. 1 Song On July 30, 1975 Sounds Even More Eerie Today

staff@grunge.com (Jason Brow) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:05:00 +0000

Over 50 since its release, this dance-inspired deviation continues to be a beloved staple in the Eagles' catalogue, and it sounds even more eerie today.

Quote Of The Day By Stevie Nicks: 'We Have To Walk In With A Big Attitude ...'

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:07:00 +0000

Stevie Nicks' journey from obscurity to rock goddess came during a time when women's contributions to rock music were generally sidelined.

The 1983 Paul Simon Song You Probably Didn't Know Was Inspired By His Real-Life Heartbreak

staff@grunge.com (Valentina Barone) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Paul Simon was in a relationship with actress Carrie Fisher for 12 years. This song was written after they married, but even then, it was complicated.

The No. 1 Song On July 29, 1974 Sounds Even Sweeter Today

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:05:00 +0000

John Denver took a song about his wife to No. 1 on July 29, 1974. The song lyrics never say her name, but the song title does, and it sounds even sweeter today.

Quote Of The Day By Jimmy Page: 'Isolation Doesn't Bother Me At All. It Gives Me ...'

staff@grunge.com (Mark Gurarie) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:07:00 +0000

Jimmy Page was born in 1944 and grew up in England. He had no siblings and few friends growing up, so music no doubt became a kind of escape.

The 1980 Bruce Springsteen Hit That Was Almost A Ramones Song

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:37:00 +0000

The lead single from "The River" was Bruce Springsteen's first Top 10 hit and helped launch him to superstardom, but he wrote it for the Ramones.

Songs Written For Movies That Became Serious Billboard Hits

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:07:00 +0000

Songs written for movies like "Karate Kid 2," "American Gigalo," and "Robin Hood" were so successful that they climbed to the top of the Billboard charts.

5 History-Making Drummers Every Classic Rock Fan Should Already Know

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:07:00 +0000

The 20th century granted us some history-making drummers that pushed rock as far as it could go, particularly in classic rock's golden era.

The 5 Best Carly Simon Songs That Aren't You're So Vain

staff@grunge.com (Scheenagh Harrington) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:07:00 +0000

Carly Simon's biggest hit was "You're So Vein" in 1972, but here's a look at five of her other songs with lyrics that are just as poignant.

The Bee Gees No. 1 Song That Ruled The Charts In 1978 — Longer Than Anything Else That Year

staff@grunge.com (Valentina Barone) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:07:00 +0000

In the spring of 1978, this Bee Gees track ruled the Billboard Hot 100 for two months and helped supercharge the disco phenomenon.

5 Love Songs That Take Gen X Back To Their First High School Dance

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:07:00 +0000

These songs from artists such as Whitney Houston, Berlin, and OMD are guaranteed to evoke memories of high school dances for Gen X listeners.

The No. 1 Song On July 28, 1984 Sounds So Much Cooler Today

staff@grunge.com (Sergio Pereira) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:05:00 +0000

On July 28, 1984, this Prince song was at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. A rare track with no bassline, today the song sounds even cooler.

Quote Of The Day By Bruce Springsteen: 'The Great Challenge Of Adulthood Is ...'

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:07:00 +0000

Bruce Springsteen is one of America's most fervent champions who doesn't shy away from his ideals. This quote speaks to the struggle of maintaining idealism.

Riffs That Still Rip: ZZ Top's La Grange And Other Classics Released 53 Years Ago This Week

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:37:00 +0000

In the last week of July 1973, songs like ZZ Top's "La Grange," New York Dolls' "Personality Crisis," and Joe Walsh's "Rocky Mountain Way" were released.

The 5 Best Soft Rock Solos Of All Time

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:07:00 +0000

From Toto and Journey to Peter Frampton and Al Stewart, these unforgettable soft rock solos prove mellow songs can deliver electrifying musicianship.

The 5 Best Duets In Folk Rock History

staff@grunge.com (Chris Condry) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:07:00 +0000

The best folk rock duets include a Celtic folk-punk Christmas classic and Led Zeppelin's Tolkien-inspired sole outing with a guest vocalist.

The 5 Best Rock Drum Solos Of The '70s

staff@grunge.com (Jason Brow) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:07:00 +0000

While drum solos were usually displays of technical mastery, the '70s were the time to get loud, which led to some of the best rock drum solos of the decade.

The Classic Rock Band That Somehow Sounds Much Cooler Today

staff@grunge.com (Mark Gurarie) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:07:00 +0000

They've been both revered and sneered at, but this unique classic rock band's songs sound even cooler than they did when they came out in the 1970s.