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  • Stevie Nicks and Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac perform onstage
    Music
    Music By Erika W. Smith 2 months ago

    5 Love Songs From The '70s That Sound Even More Emotional Today

    These five songs from Fleetwood Mac, Paul McCartney, and other artists have only gotten more romantic, moving, or poignant with the passage of time.

    By Erika W. Smith 2 months ago Read More
  • Rick James holding an award in 1982
    Music
    Music By Chris Turner-Neal 2 months ago

    5 Musicians From The '80s You Wouldn't Want To Meet IRL

    Inflated egos, money to burn, and a lack of accountability can make famous people insufferable. These '80s musicians embody why you shouldn't meet your heroes.

    By Chris Turner-Neal 2 months ago Read More
  • Paul McCartney thinking with finger on temple in 1976
    Music
    Music By Brian Boone 2 months ago

    This Tongue-In-Cheek Love Song Held The No. 1 Spot The Longest In 1976

    Written partly as a response to a scathing diss track, this light-hearted love song spent five weeks at the top of Billboard's Hot 100.

    By Brian Boone 2 months ago Read More
  • Freddie Mercury and Brian May performing
    Classic Rock
    Classic Rock By Steven Luna 2 months ago

    5 Rock Songs From 1981 That Sound Even Cooler Today

    Time is kinder to some songs than others. Looking back to 1981, certain tunes from 1981 seem to crackle with new energy, sounding even better today.

    By Steven Luna 2 months ago Read More
  • Meco's band from the 1970s
    Music
    Music By Brian Boone 2 months ago

    These Are The 5 Worst No. 1 Hits Of The '70s

    The 1970s were a mixed bag. Lots of iconic music came from that decade, but some bad No. 1 hits were spawned too. Here are five of the worst offenders.

    By Brian Boone 2 months ago Read More
  • Tina Turner performing with head thrown back while holding the microphone
    Music
    Music By Brian Boone 2 months ago

    5 Hit Songs From The '80s That Almost Didn't Get Made

    These five hit songs from the '80s got so much airplay that they became definitive of the decade, but the artists weren't initially agreeable to recording them.

    By Brian Boone 2 months ago Read More
  • Ozzy Osbourne in concert performing with Black Sabbath
    Music
    Music By Brent Furdyk 2 months ago

    Hidden Gem Songs That Appeared On Mediocre '70s Albums

    Occasionally, subpar albums conceal a secret treasure swimming in the midst of all the sonic swill, and the '70s has a few examples of such tracks.

    By Brent Furdyk 2 months ago Read More
  • James Hetfield of Metallica screaming-singing onstage in the late 1980s
    Music
    Music By Brian Boone 2 months ago

    The 5 Biggest Grammys Snubs Of The '80s

    From ignoring one of the greatest musicians of all time to treating an entire category as a sideshow, we've curated the biggest '80s Grammy brush-offs.

    By Brian Boone 2 months ago Read More
  • Edwin Starr in shiny suit singing on stage with black background
    Music
    Music By Erika W. Smith 2 months ago

    5 Songs From 1970 That Nail The Meaning Of Life

    From anti-war protests to environmental pleas and cathartic advice that would put any therapist to shame, these acclaimed songs from 1970 cut to life's core.

    By Erika W. Smith 2 months ago Read More
  • Kate Bush posing with lion skin rug
    Music
    Music By Richard Milner 2 months ago

    9 Banger Rock Songs Made Famous By TV Series

    It's hard to imagine certain iconic shows or scenes from them without hearing a specific tune. Some rock songs were made famous for this reason.

    By Richard Milner 2 months ago Read More
  • Curtis Mayfield on stage in hat with guitar
    Music
    Music By S. Flannagan 2 months ago

    '70s Songs That Flopped But Deserved So Much Better

    From epic guitar solos to protest songs and a Black pride song just about everyone knows, these iconic '70s tunes fell short in the charts on their release.

    By S. Flannagan 2 months ago Read More
  • The Police 1982 band photo
    Music
    Music By Richard Milner 2 months ago

    '80s Rock Songs That Should've Never Won Grammys

    Allegedly, the Grammy's award the most deserving artists for their output each year, but we question the institution's voters for these '80s rock song winners.

    By Richard Milner 2 months ago Read More
  • Bobby Goldsboro singing into microphone on TV set in 1960s
    Music
    Music By Brian Boone 2 months ago

    These Are The Worst No. 1 Hits Of The 1960s

    While acts like The Beatles routinely topped the '60s charts, other artists got to enjoy some time at the top too, and some of these songs are pretty bad.

    By Brian Boone 2 months ago Read More
  • Steve Perry of Journey singing onstage in the early 1980s
    Music
    Music By Brian Boone 2 months ago

    '70s & '80s Bands That Have Gone Through The Most Lead Singers

    Band lineups can be fluid, but less so with lead singers. However, these iconic bands from the era of classic rock had a revolving door for front men.

    By Brian Boone 2 months ago Read More
  • Lenny Kravitz playing guitar
    Classic Rock
    Classic Rock By Richard Milner 2 months ago

    '90s Rock Songs That Are Painfully Overrated

    There are so many songs that are hugely overrated — Lenny Kravitz and Green Day are just two artists we highlight here for too-catchy tunes and awful lyrics.

    By Richard Milner 2 months ago Read More
  • Jimmy Page with guitar on stage
    Music
    Music By S. Flannagan 2 months ago

    5 Rock Songs From 1973 That Sound Even Cooler Today

    The early 1970s was an era in which rock especially made leaps and bounds, and some of the standout songs of the time sound even cooler today.

    By S. Flannagan 2 months ago Read More
  • Man in 1980s sunglasses with making silence gesture with finger to mouth
    Unsolved Mysteries
    Unsolved Mysteries By Sarah Crocker 2 months ago

    The Biggest Mysteries In '80s Music Still Unsolved Today

    From a murder to an Elvis hoax, the 1980s had a few incidents that we still don't have answers for. It's a short list, but inquiring minds still want to know.

    By Sarah Crocker 2 months ago Read More
  • Linda Ronstadt in red dress singing
    Other Genres
    Other Genres By Brian Boone 2 months ago

    5 Breakup Songs That Will Get Every Boomer Mad All Over Again

    These acerbic breakup songs by Linda Ronstadt, Fleetwood Mac, and others might remind Boomers of their own messy romantic entanglements.

    By Brian Boone 2 months ago Read More
  • Ann Wilson of Heart singing into microphone in 1983
    Music
    Music By Sergio Pereira 2 months ago

    5 Cover Songs That Sound Better Than The '80s Original Version

    These five covers by Heart, Nine Inch Nails, Metallica, and others took ’80s originals from a variety of genres and somehow made them better than ever.

    By Sergio Pereira 2 months ago Read More
  • Chuck Berry smiling in dark suit with finger pointing up
    Classic Rock
    Classic Rock By S. Flannagan 2 months ago

    Classic Rock Songs That Deserved To Go No. 1, But Never Did

    These classic rock songs, from anthemic karaoke favorites to timeless rock history game-changers, were an undeserved swing and miss for the coveted No. 1 spot.

    By S. Flannagan 2 months ago Read More
  • A black and white photo of members of Pearl Jam standing together in front of a brick wall
    Music
    Music By Kelly Kuehn 2 months ago

    Why The Hate Against Grunge Music From Metal Fans Is Totally Unjustified

    The evolution of metal since grunge music dominated the ‘90s has given rise to innovative metal subgenres offering bigger, harder, and bolder songs to fans.

    By Kelly Kuehn 2 months ago Read More
  • Billy Idol holding microphone stand
    Music
    Music By S. Flannagan 2 months ago

    5 Rock Songs From 1983 That Sound Even Cooler Today

    From Billy Idol’s rock anthem to the art-pop brilliance of Talking Heads and David Bowie, these five rock songs from 1983 prove great music ages well.

    By S. Flannagan 2 months ago Read More
  • Dionne Warwick singing
    Music
    Music By Brian Boone 2 months ago

    Iconic '60s Love Songs That Went Gold

    The songwriters of the '60s seemed to be particularly favored by the love muse, creating some very well-made tunes of romance and affection.

    By Brian Boone 2 months ago Read More
  • teenage boy jamming to headphones in front of blue background
    Music
    Music By Chris Turner-Neal 2 months ago

    '70s Songs That Nail What It Means To Be Young And Free

    There is no feeling quite like being young and free, and whether you're in it now, or you just remember it fondly, these '70s songs embody that exuberant time.

    By Chris Turner-Neal 2 months ago Read More
  • Bruce Kulick Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley rocking onstage in 1990s
    Music
    Music By Brian Boone 2 months ago

    Sorry, Kiss Fans — The Band's Comeback Hit About Rock 'N' Roll Is Actually So Corny

    With apologies to the Kiss Army, the band's 1991 comeback hit is an embarrassingly corny addition to the catalog of rock songs about rock.

    By Brian Boone 2 months ago Read More
  • Mr. Acker Bilk in red vest playing violin
    Music
    Music By Brian Boone 2 months ago

    Sentimental '60s Songs That Instantly Take Boomers Back To Childhood

    From theme songs for beloved childrens shows to cheerful radio hits played in childhood homes, these '60s tunes will take boomers way down memory lane.

    By Brian Boone 2 months ago Read More
  • MC5 performing at a Michigan show in 1969
    Music
    Music By Lorenzo Tanos 2 months ago

    The Most Controversial Songs Of 1969

    Society was different in 1969, and so these risqué, awkwardly timed, or expletive-laden songs once riled up listeners and got music executives sweating.

    By Lorenzo Tanos 2 months ago Read More
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