5 Famous Songs Carole King Wrote Before Her Solo Career Took Off
Before Carole King's solo career hit new heights in 1971, she was churning out timeless hits for icons such as Aretha Franklin and the Monkees.
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5 '80s Rock Songs With The Energy Of A Wild High School Party
Though pop culture often depicts the '70s as the most rambunctious decade, the '80s were right on par. High schoolers, in particular, knew how to throw a party.
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The No. 1 Song On July 18, 1963 Sounds Even Better On A Beach Vacation Today
The 1960s gave us surf rock, and this optimistic song of fun in the sun from the summer of 1963 was that genre's first U.S. No. 1, and with a Beach Boy assist.
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Quote Of The Day By Bob Dylan: 'Happiness Is Not On My List Of Priorities.'
Bob Dylan's surprising quote about happiness goes a long way toward explaining how his work ethic has guided his legendary career.
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The Bee Gees Wrote Two Coca-Cola Jingles In 1968 — And They Sound Nothing Alike
It all started in the 1960s, when Coca-Cola started a worldwide campaign titled "Things Go Better with Coke" and enlisted the help of the Bee Gees.
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The No. 1 Song On July 17, 1962 Is Even More Swoon-Worthy Today
A chance find by a young artist, who was about to be fired by his label, led to this unexpected No. 1 hit in the summer of 1962, and made a star of its singer.
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Quote Of The Day By Dolly Parton: 'We Cannot Direct The Wind, But We Can Adjust The Sails.'
Having worked herself up from poverty through adversity to global superstardom, Dolly Parton knows how to tack her course through life's stormy weather.
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3 Songs You Didn't Know Van Morrison Wrote For Other Famous Musicians
Van Morrison has been extensively covered, but he also handed a few legends, such as Tom Jones, some of his songs before he ever performed them himself.
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The No. 1 Song On July 16, 1961 Sounds Even Sweeter Today
There are not many songs that capture those summertime nights quite like the song that hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on July 16, 1961.
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Quote Of The Day By Johnny Cash: 'You Have To Be What You Are. Whatever You Are, You Gotta Be It.'
Johnny Cash rose from his rural Arkansas beginnings to become a legend in country music, so he understood the importance of living life on your own terms.
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Riffs That Still Rip: Prince's Let's Go Crazy And Other Classics Released 42 Years Ago This Week
The middle of the summer of 1984, in particular, is a relatively microscopic period in music history, but it was an iconic and fruitful one for classic rock.
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Not Paul McCartney, Not Elton John: This Act Scored The Most No. 1 Hits Of The '70s
As far as No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 are concerned, there's one group that racked up the most in the '70s, beating out larger-than-life stars.
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The No. 1 Song On July 15, 1960 Hits Harder Today
Singing of unrequited love will never age, and this classic song by a young musical prodigy has inspired many artists over the decades since its release.
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Quote Of The Day By Ozzy Osbourne: 'By The Time You Learn It All, It's Too Late...'
Ozzy Osbourne led a colorful life, to say the least, that's why his quote about how wisdom comes too late in life to be useful is worth examining.
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5 Songs You Didn't Know The Bee Gees Wrote For Other Famous Musicians
Besides their own impressive string of hits, the Bee Gees also wrote songs for Dionne Warwick, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, Barbra Streisand, and more.
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The Top 10 Hit Freddie Mercury Wrote In Mere Minutes
Many of Queen's songs are very elaborate, so it's ironic that the one that stayed at the top of the chart the longest was written in just a few minutes.
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The Beatles Wrote This Song In 1967 — One Year Later, Joe Cocker's Cover Skyrocketed To A Hit
In 1967, the Beatles included this song on their album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," but Joe Cocker's version became the definitive version.
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Rock Stars Who Smashed Stereotypes With Long-Term Relationships
Marriage works for many, but love doesn't need a license to exist, and some rock 'n' rollers have proven that with their long-term relationships.
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Bob Dylan Wrote This Classic In 1964 — The Byrds Turned It Into A No. 1 Hit One Year Later
In 1964, Bob Dylan first played a new song live, and a year later, it became a No. 1 hit for the Byrds. Here's a look at how that happened.
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10 Vinyls Every '70s Diehard Should Already Own
Just having one or two of these classic vinyls that include Pink Floyd and Fleetwood Mac isn't enough to call yourself a '70s diehard. You need all 10.
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The 5 Best Bass Solos In Rock History
Some of the best bass solos in all of rock history come from bands like Rush, Dream Theater, Metallica, Primus, and Black Sabbath. Here's a look at the songs.
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5 Covers Of Bee Gees Songs That Perfectly Capture The Boogie Of The Originals
From Al Green to Take That, these artists were the select few who managed to bottle that unique Bee Gees disco flavor and pour it all over a covered classic.
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At Just 31, Bill Withers Penned One Of The Most-Covered Songs Of All Time
Bill Withers' wrote some of America's most beloved songs, and this song about missing a partner has been covered hundreds of times by artists big and small.
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How Long Do Guitar Amps Last?
Whether you plump for a modern solid-state or vintage tube guitar amp, its lifespan can vary based on build quality, maintenance, and even your play style.
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5 Bonnie Tyler Lyrics That Solidify Her '80s Rock Icon Status
Bonnie Tyler died in July 2026, but the lyrics of songs like "Holding Out For a Hero" and "The Best," solidified her status as an '80s rock icon.
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5 Widely Covered Classic Rock Songs That Were Never Top 10 Hits
These rock classics have been covered hundreds of times, but they never even made it to the Top 10 when they were originally released.
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5 Solo Musicians Who Lost The Plot Chasing A New Sound
Musicians are artists, so sometimes they experiment with their sound. In these cases, solo musicians like Neil Young, Sting, and Stevie Wonder lost the plot.
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The Top 10 Vinyl Records Every '80s Fan Should Already Own
The '80s spawned an enormous number of classic albums from artists ranging from Madonna to Metallica. Here are the top 10 that vinyl lovers should already own.
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5 Folk-Rock Hits With No Known Authors
Songs can live anywhere, but only a few make it to recording, and some live on as hit folk rock tunes, no matter that we don't know who originally wrote them.
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5 Rock Musicians Who Chased College Degrees While Famous
Fame didn't deter these punk rockers, guitar virtuosos, and alt-rock pioneers from parallel studies in astrophysics, biology, and other academic subjects.
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