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'60s (10)

John Denver Wrote This Wistful Song In 1966 — Peter, Paul And Mary Made It No. 1 Three Years Later

Peter, Paul and Mary had their last No. 1 with a wistful song penned by John Denver in 1966. Ironically, Denver's version didn't even make the charts.
By Brian Boone Read More
5 Hits From The Monkees That Take Boomers Back To Their First Crush

During the '60s, the Monkees belted out family-friendly tunes that managed to sum up young love in all its bittersweet glory, and which still stir memories.
By Jason Brow Read More
This Cover Of Bob Dylan's 1968 Single Outperformed His Own Release By A Mile

No one noticed this folk-country song from Bob Dylan's "John Wesley Harding" -- until another artist covered it and turned into a psychedelic-rock masterpiece.
By Andrew Amelinckx Read More
In 1967, Cat Stevens Just Missed Jimi Hendrix Perform The Most Rock 'N' Roll Move Of The Decade

On a London tour stop with Jimi Hendrix in 1967, Cat Stevens missed the first time that the legendary guitarist did something unforgettable to his instrument.
By Mike Duquette Read More
5 Hit Songs That Prove 1967 Was The Decade's Greatest Year For Women In Rock

By the 1960s, rock was well underway as the boundary-pushing genre of choice for young folks, and women were continuing to make their mark.
By Sarah Crocker Read More
5 Beach Boys Songs That Prove 1966 Was The Best Year Of Their Career

The Beach Boys had many hits, but in 1966, they had the best year of their career with songs like "Good Vibrations," "Wouldn't It Be Nice," and "Sloop John B."
By Andrew Dirst Read More
'60s Bands Boomers Are Still Waiting For Younger Generations To Discover

As younger generations discover boomer-era rock bands, lesser remembered '60s acts like the Animals, the Zombies, and Donovan are worthy of new audiences.
By Richard Milner Read More
5 Golden Oldies We Always Turn Up When They Come On The Radio

Golden Oldies have been around for so long that we all have a few we turn up when they come on the radio. Some of ours include "Respect," and "Stand By Me."
By S. Flannagan Read More
The No. 1 Single Of The '60s Is An Iconic Dance Song No One Can Resist

Of all the songs from the '60s, this iconic dance song was named Billboard's top hit. If you've heard the track, odds are you couldn't resist doing the dance.
By S. Flannagan Read More
This 1966 Masterpiece From The Beach Boys Brings Paul McCartney To Tears Every Time He Hears It

A Beach Boys masterpiece from 1966 not only went on to be one of the groups most enduring songs, but it also brings Paul McCartney to tears when he hears it.
By Sergio Pereira Read More

'70s (13)

5 Bee Gees Songs That Prove 1978 Was The Best Year Of Their Career

When disco dominated club dancefloors after the release of "Saturday Night Fever," these now-legendary songs propelled the Bee Gees to a career high in 1978.
By Jordan Owen Read More
This 1970 Song By Cat Stevens About An Ex-Girlfriend Might Be His Most Haunting

This song helped Cat Stevens transform himself from a '60s British pop star to one of the most impactful singer-songwriters of the 1970s.
By Andrew Amelinckx Read More
In 1977, The Bee Gees Gave Up This Disco Hit — The Song They Kept Was An Even Bigger Smash

In 1977, the Bee Gees gave away a No. 1 hit as a consolation prize as a trade for a song they kept for themselves that topped the charts for even longer.
By Brian Boone Read More
5 Nearly Perfect '70s Songs That Almost Everyone Agrees On

There is much to enjoy about the music of the 1970s. In fact, many of the most timeless pieces that emerged during the decade are pretty much perfect.
By S. Flannagan Read More
Waiting For Cat Stevens Inspired Carly Simon To Pen This 1971 Hit In Under An Hour

When Cat Stevens ran late for a dinner date, Carly Simon used the few extra minutes to pen what would become one of her most enduring classics.
By Steven Luna Read More
Barry Manilow's Favorite Song Of His Own Is This 1975 Track He Didn't Write Or Even Record First

Barry Manilow's favorite Barry Manilow song was written by another artist and recorded by two other '70s hitmakers before it every got to him.
By Brian Boone Read More
This Week In 1975 Had A Top 5 Unlike Anything Before Or Since

In 1975, the Billboard Hot 100 had the most eclectic mix of songs ever in its top five spots, ranging from David Bowie to Janis Ian to Glen Campbell.
By Brian Boone Read More
The Greatest Music Cameos Of '70s Rock Nobody Talks About

You probably don't know this, but some of your favorite songs from classic rock's heyday feature cameos from '70s legends such as John Lennon and Joe Walsh.
By Brian Boone Read More
'70s Bands Boomers Are Still Waiting For Younger Generations To Discover

The 1970s saw the mainstream rise of reggae, soft rock, heavy metal, disco, and other nascent styles, and some bands slipped into obscurity.
By Chris Condry Read More
5 Genesis Songs That Prove 1973 Was The Best Year Of Their Career

Out of Genesis' entire discography, it's "Selling England by the Pound" and five of its songs that prove 1973 was the band's best year.
By Richard Milner Read More
Rock Musicians From The '70s Whose Stage Costumes Defined The Decade

The 1970s were an innovative time for fashion, and rock musicians embraced it. Check out the artists whose stage costumes were definitive of the decade.
By Sarah Crocker Read More
5 Songs That Prove 1977 Was The Decade's Best Year For Punk Rock

Undoubtedly, 1977 was the decade's best for punk rock, with iconic releases from the Dead Boys, the Sex Pistols, the Ramones, the Clash, and more.
By Brent Furdyk Read More
This Rolling Stones No. 1 Hit From 1973 Is A Tender Ballad — But No One Can Agree Who It's About

In 1973, a tender ballad by the Rolling Stones about a woman went to No. 1 on the Billboard charts, but it's still a mystery who the song is actually about.
By Brian Boone Read More

'80s (4)

Lionel Richie Wrote This Kenny Rogers No. 1 — And It Became His Biggest Love Song

Channeling real-life romance and with a quick title change, this '80s smash hit combined Lionel Ritchie's gifted songwriting with Kenny Rogers' crooning.
By Mark Gurarie Read More
5 Songs From 1981 That Prove It Was The Decade's Best Year For Synth-Pop

In 1981, synth-pop had it's best year of the decade with songs from Duran Duran, Soft Cell, Depeche Mode, the Human Leaugue, and more delivering huge hits.
By S. Flannagan Read More
5 Phil Collins Songs That Prove 1985 Was The Best Year Of His Career

Phil Collins is a hit maker, but in 1985, he had the best year of his career, and songs like "Easy Lover," "One More Night," and Sussudio" prove it.
By Steven Luna Read More
5 Peter Gabriel Songs That Prove 1986 Was The Best Year Of His Career

In 1986, Peter Gabriel released both his biggest-ever hit, "Sledgehammer," and "In Your Eyes," which would become one of the decade's most iconic love songs.
By Andrew Amelinckx Read More

'90s (4)

In 1998, Bob Dylan Gave This Song To Sheryl Crow — And Her Version Was A Hit

Bob Dylan wasn't happy with the original version of one of his songs, so he gave it to Sheryl Crow, who made it her own on her 1998 album, "The Globe."
By Richard Milner Read More
5 Covers Of '90s Shoegaze Songs As Dreamy As The Originals

If you're a fan of '90s shoegaze, you'll appreciate these dreamy covers by the High Violets, Japancakes, Beetleflux, Tearjerker, and Casper Iskov.
By Richard Milner Read More
Michael Stipe Cringed When R.E.M. Went Pop With This 1991 Single — It Became A Smash Hit Anyway

R.E.M. made waves with its poetic college rock music, but in 1991, Michael Stipe swallowed his pride and gave us a happy-go-lucky tune that climbed the charts.
By Sergio Pereira Read More
5 One-Hit Wonder Love Songs From The '90s That Still Have Us Head Over Heels

From the La's to the Proclaimers, these romantic anthems from the '90s may have been a flash in the pan, but they found a permanent place in our hearts.
By Jason Brow Read More

Classic Rock (14)

The No. 1 Song On June 10, 1966 Sounds So Much Cooler Today

This No. 1 hit from 1966 does not sound like any other traditional chart-topper, which is probably why it remains one of the coolest tracks to this day.
By Richard Milner Read More
5 Generation-Defining Guitarists Hardly Anyone Talks About Anymore

There are guitarists who made a massive musical impact on their respective generations, revered by fellow ax wielders but rarely remembered by music fans.
By Brent Furdyk Read More
Hands Down You're A True Cat Stevens Fan If You Know These 5 Deep Cuts

Think you're a diehard Cat Stevens fan? We've combed the singer-songwriter's catalog for five lesser-known tracks that only his most loyal listeners will know.
By Steven Luna Read More
The 5 Best Bass Riffs In Classic Rock

A bass riff can make a song, and in the case of these five tracks by The Who, Queen, Pink Floyd, Yes, and Lou Reed, the bass playing truly defines the songs.
By Brent Furdyk Read More
5 Classic Rock Songs That Bring Boomers Back To Their First Day Behind The Wheel

These classic rock jams from the '70s like "Highway Star" and "Going Mobile" will remind boomers of those early days of freedom behind the wheel.
By Patrick Moran Read More
Rock Songs For Anyone Whose First Crush Became Their Forever

From the Beatles' "Something" to Foo Fighters' "Everlong," these tracks are perfect for people who somehow found their forever person right out of the gate.
By S. Flannagan Read More
5 Songs That Take Boomers Back To Their First Prom

After rock laid its rhythm-and-bluesy roots in the '50s, baby boomers came of age and began crafting music of their own — and some celebrated love.
By Chris Condry Read More
5 Classic Albums That Define Folk Rock

Folk rock's claim to fame is blending multiple distinct styles into a cohesive whole, mixing various genres, instruments, and philosophies of music.
By Andrew Dirst Read More
5 Love Songs That Take Boomers Straight Back To Their First Serious Relationship

For the baby boomers who grew up during the early prime of rock 'n' roll, these tunes from the 1960s offer a time capsule back to when young love was blooming.
By Andrew Dirst Read More
5 Classic Love Songs Everyone Thinks Hit No. 1 — But Never Did

These love songs missed out on No. 1 single status, but they resonated over time and attained enough cultural ubiquity that many think they topped the charts.
By Brian Boone Read More
These Rock Star Chameleons Played In An Absurd Number Of Bands

Some rock stars can change and adapt their sound so well that they've been in a wildly high number of well-known bands, sometimes spanning multiple genres.
By Brian Boone Read More
The 5 Best Beach Boys Songs That Aren't Good Vibrations

You can't go wrong with "Good Vibrations," but the Beach Boys have a deep bench of classics that showcase the group's remarkable range.
By Steven Luna Read More
Rock Albums That Flopped Before They Became Iconic

Unlike the Beatles' "Abbey Road," some albums were ignored, even derided when they came out, only to be recognized as iconic years later.
By Brent Furdyk Read More
At Just 27, Stevie Nicks Wrote A Nearly Perfect Song That Artists Jump To Cover

One of Stevie Nicks' first songs written for Fleetwood Mac is not only one of the band's iconic hits, but is one of the most covered ballads in modern music.
By Steven Luna Read More

Decades (6)

Music Icons Whose Best-Known Songs Are Actually Covers

From Aretha Franklin to Elvis Presley, these musical titans all have a signature song associated with them, but they weren't the first to write and perform it.
By Chris Turner-Neal Read More
5 Songs That Take Boomers Back To Their Wildest Nights

Boomers came of age in the '60s and '70s, so songs by bands like AC/DC, the Bee Gees, and Kiss likely still remind them of some wild nights they had.
By Richard Milner Read More
5 Doo-Wop Songs That Take Boomers Right Back To Roller Rink Nights

The '50s conjure thoughts of poodle skirts, roller rinks, sock-hops, and doo-wop. Songs like "Sh-Boom" and "Runaround Sue" might take boomers back to that era.
By Chris Turner-Neal Read More
Don't Throw Out Concert Ticket Stubs From The '60s And '70s — They Could Be Worth Hundreds Or More

Ticket stubs from concerts by the Beatles, The Who, and more are selling for hundreds or even thousands of dollars in today's lively rock memorabilia market.
By Richard Milner Read More
Vintage Cassette Tapes You Shouldn't Pass Up At Thrift Stores And Estate Sales

Next time you go thrifting, keep an eye out for these rare and potentially valuable cassette tapes from Madonna, Pearl Jam, Prince, and more.
By Scheenagh Harrington Read More
5 Songs That Take Boomers Back To Their First High School Party

From the sweet, alluring harmonies of the Beach Boys to rebellious garage rock, boomers will find these songs can evoke old, yet heady high school memories.
By S. Flannagan Read More

Entertainment (4)

How Long Does A Vinyl Record Last With Proper Care?

With proper care, your vinyl records will most likely outlive you, but how long is that exactly? Here's a look at how you can get the most of your collection.
By Richard Milner Read More
How Long Do Acoustic Guitars Usually Last?

There are many factors that determine how long your acoustic guitar might last, but here's what you can expect, and how to prolong that lifespan.
By Richard Milner Read More
This Cat Stevens Song Debuted In A Box Office Flop — It Became A Beloved Classic Anyway

In 1971, Cat Stevens was riding high and contributed a new song to a film that bombed, yet years later, both the song and the movie became firm fan-favorites.
By Brian Boone Read More
Vertical Or Horizontal: What's The Best Way To Store Vinyl Records?

Vinyl records are prone to damage if stored incorrectly, and keeping your collection pristine starts with making sure it's kept in the proper orientation.
By Scheenagh Harrington Read More

Hard Rock (3)

Bob Dylan Wrote This Classic In 1973 — 17 Years Later, A Hard Rock Cover Brought It Back To Life

Written for a poignant scene in a 1973 movie, this Bob Dylan classic was given the hard rock treatment by Guns N' Roses years later, making it a modern earworm.
By Andrew Amelinckx Read More
5 Rock Songs Every Gen Xer Needs On Their Workout Playlist

If you're a Gen Xer, there are plenty of songs to choose from when creating a motivating soundtrack to your workout session, from warm-up to cooldown.
By S. Flannagan Read More
The Wild Concert That Rocked The USSR Weeks Before Its Collapse

For helping to defend their government from an attempted coup in 1991, young Soviet metalheads were rewarded with the concert of a lifetime.
By Kathy Benjamin Read More

History (1)

Not Jerry Garcia, Not Kurt Cobain: This Is The Most Expensive Guitar Ever Sold At Auction

The most expensive guitar ever sold at auction was played on one of the best selling albums of all time. It fetched more than $14 million in March of 2026.
By Richard Milner Read More

Other Genres (5)

Bands Who Lost Members To Mega-Successful Careers Outside Music

These bands saw members depart to become successful in fields such as particle physics, precision watchmaking, television animation, and transportation.
By Sergio Pereira Read More
5 Alternative Rock Songs That Snapped The Gen X Generation Awake

With acts like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Alanis Morissette leading the charge, these alt-rock songs were a wake-up call for Generation X.
By Steven Luna Read More
Bands That Lost Their Horn Players To Mega-Successful Artists

Only so many musicians who specialize in a horn have ever traversed the mostly electric and percussive world of rock music, making them a rare commodity.
By Brian Boone Read More
5 Classic Songs That Will Remind Boomers Of Their First Best Friend

Here's a look at songs by Bill Withers, the Beach Boys, Jefferson Airplane and two others that are sure to remind boomers of their first best friends.
By Mark Gurarie Read More
Musicians Who Scored Their First No. 1 Hit After Turning 50

Usually No. 1 hits come from younger artists, but in rare cases, musicians like Louis Armstrong and David Rose have scored top hits after their 50th birthdays.
By Brian Boone Read More