5 Radio Hits From The '70s That Will Take Younger Boomers Back To Their First Car
Those early days of driving and the independence it offers are exciting times, and for younger boomers, these five radio hits will take you right back.
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Crossover Rock Songs That Define Music History
Crossover songs introduce music fans to new approaches to familiar genres. These era-defining jams merged rock with folk, hip-hop, country, and symphonic music.
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5 Rock Songs From 1971 That Sound Even Cooler Today
David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, The Who, and John Lennon are icons for a reason. These songs they released 1971 still resonate today.
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5 Songs From 1972 That Define Rock History
In 1972, these songs from Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, David Bowie, Elton John, and Lou Reed broke new ground and went on to define rock history.
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The 5 Best Rock Songs For Boomers And Their Kids To Bond Over
Boomers' kids may not have associated their parents with anti-war ballads and screeching guitars, but these songs will forge a common intergenerational bond.
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Barry Manilow Wrote A Jingle In 1971 That Everyone Still Sings Today
Barry Manilow wrote many jingles you would likely recognize, but one that he was paid $500 for in 1971 is still the calling card of a well-known company.
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These 5 Timeless '80s Songs Are Even Better A Cappella
The innovation and creativity of the '80s created countless classic hits we still love today, but some of them are surprisingly better a cappella.
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Every Billy Joel Fan Will Agree That These '70s Songs Are His Best
We thing these five classics, including "Scenes From an Italian Restaurant" and "Captain Jack," are the best songs Billy Joel recorded in the 1970s.
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The 12 Best Johnny Cash Collaborations Of All Time
Country music superstar Johnny Cash worked with numerous iconic musicians over his long career, crossing genres as diverse as funk, rock, and folk music.
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5 Songs From 1980 That Define Rock History
In the evolution of rock much has changed, and in the '80s, songs from artists like Joy Division, Motörhead, and Kate Bush helped define the genre.
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The 5 Biggest Grammys Snubs Of The '70s
Music was in flux during the '70s, with new genres emerging and established artists breaking new ground, which that decade's Grammy awards seemed oblivious to.
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The Police Songs With Sting's Corniest-Ever Lyrics
Sting is well-respected musician, but he wrote some of the most corny lyrics in rock when he was with the Police. Here are a few examples to prove our point.
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5 Classic Rock Songs That Were Once Banned From The Radio
In the annals of rock history, there have actually been several songs that received the old heave-ho from censors, only to now be considered classics.
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This Classic Rock Band Scored Four No. 1 Albums In 1967
The 1960s were an exciting time for rock music, but in 1967 one manufactured act managed to dominate the album charts, and the band's name may surprise you.
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'70s Rock Songs That Are Painfully Overrated
The 1970s was a great era for rock music, but so many songs are way too overrated. Many classic rock bands even had better songs that represented their sound.
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'60s Rock Songs That Should've Never Won Grammys
The category of best rock & roll recording debuted at the 4th Grammy Awards in 1962, yet many winners of the decade were undeserving of the accolade.
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'70s Grammy Winners Who Fell Victim To The Best New Artist Curse
There were plenty of '70s artists who took home the best new artist award and went on to do great things, but some were apparently hit by the legendary "curse."
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This Tender Love Song Held The No. 1 Spot The Longest In 1980
Kenny Rogers was a silver fox, and nothing drove it home more than his approach to a sappy love song. This one held the top spot for six weeks in 1980.
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Rock Stars That Hid A Tragic Secret For Years
Many rock stars who went through something horrible will eventually tell the world about what happened. Other times, they take the tragic secret to the grave.
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5 Rock Songs To Get You Out Of Bed In The Morning
Ask yourself: What is a rock song? It gets you up out of bed and gets your heart pumping, your mind cranking, and your body ready to face the day.
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'80s Grammy Winners Who Fell Victim To The Best New Artist Curse
Legend has it that some '80s musicians who won a Grammy for best new artist were befallen by a curse, which led to a steep decline in their fortunes.
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These Are The Grateful Dead's Most Underrated Rock Songs, Hands Down
Bob Weir may have died, but the Grateful Dead will live forever, even their most obscure and underrated songs. These five weren't hits, but they're favorites.
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5 Rock Stars Who Love To Hate Their Own Songs
There are some big rock stars who have found themselves hating their own songs, whether because of artistic maturity, executive pressure, or another reason.
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5 Classic Rock Songs From 1969 We'll Be Blasting On Repeat 'Til The Day We Die
From the Rolling Stones' classic anti-war anthem to Led Zeppelin's sultry mood-setter, here are five classic rock songs that will never lose their appeal.
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5 Songs From 1970 That Define Rock History
With acts like Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath stepping up to the plate, these iconic songs from the opening act of the 1970s set the pace for decades to come.
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'70s & '80s Musicians That Walked So Bruno Mars Could Run
Inspired by these '70s and '80s artists, Bruno Mars's approach to entertaining audiences and to song craft is a modern take on R&B, funk, rock, and soul.
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The 5 Best Grateful Dead Songs Of The '70s
It's not easy to choose a mere five best songs from a band as prolific as the Grateful Dead during their most compelling decade, but we think these stand out.
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