5 Songs You Didn't Know Jimmy Buffett Wrote For Other Famous Musicians
Jimmy Buffett created a niche style for himself, but he also wrote songs for other famous artists, including Blake Shelton, James Taylor, and Caroline Jones.
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The Best-Charting Rock Single Of 1980 Sounds Even Cooler Today
In 1980, a Blondie song stayed at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for longer than any other rock song, and today, the synth-laden song sounds even cooler.
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Sheryl Crow's Best-Charting Single Was A Last-Minute Addition That Saved A Flopping Album
In 1994, after three lackluster singles, Sheryl Crow's first album release was in trouble. But along came this poem-inspired song, which became a smash hit.
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The 5 Best Drum Solos In Rock History
The mighty drum solo is the stuff of legends, and iconic drummers like John Bonham, Neil Peart, and Keith Moon are behind some of the best in rock history.
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In 1985, The Bee Gees Gave This Song To Diana Ross — And It Topped Charts Around The World
After disco waned, the Bee Gees turned to songwriting in the '80s, and one song they gave to Diana Ross may have bombed in the U.S., but was a global smash hit.
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10 Deep Cuts Every Classic Rock Fan Should Already Know
From harmonized musings of a Beach Boy's home life to Jimi Hendrix's message to ET, these are the deep cuts that separate true classic rock fans from the herd.
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Bands Who Lost Their Magic After A Member Went Solo
Many groups lose their magic because they're unable to withstand the loss of a vital part of their sound, often contributed by their most famous member.
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5 Songs That Take Generation X Back To Their First High School Party
Songs by the Cure, Beck, Rob Base, Bruce Springsteen, and the Psychedelic Furs are likely to remind Gen Xers of their first parties in high school.
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The 5 Most Covered Songs Of The '90s
These '90s pop, grunge, synth, and alt-rock classics have been covered by artists as varied as Lacuna Coil, Macy Gray, and the Muppets.
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What Is The Lifespan Of Bass Guitar Strings?
Whether you're a gig-hopping pro or an occasional player, knowing your bass guitar strings will help determine how long to go before buying a new set.
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The 5 Best Hall And Oates Songs That Aren't Maneater
"Maneater" might be one of their best-remembered songs, but Hall and Oates produced a vast catalog of hits throughout their decades-long career.
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5 Pop Songs We Know Would Go Hard As Rock Covers
A truly great song begs for reinvention, and we think these pop classics from legendary artists such as ABBA and Britney Spears would shine with a rock twist.
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This Neil Diamond Song Flopped On Release — 21 Years Later, A Reggae Band Took It To No. 1
Neil Diamond's somber country ballad about liquid solace flopped in the '60s, but you'll definitely recognize a British reggae band's '80s reinvention.
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5 Jimi Hendrix Songs That Prove 1967 Was The Best Year Of His Career
Jimi Hendrix's 1967 chart success, coupled with his breakout performance at the Monterey Pop Festival, made it arguably the best year of his career.
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62 Years After Last Performing This No. 1 Smash, Paul McCartney Revived It At Taylor Swift's Wedding
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married at Madison Square Garden on July 3, 2026, and Paul McCartney played a No. 1 smash you've probably heard.
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At Just 22, Paul McCartney Penned One Of The Most Covered Songs In Music History
This song, written and recorded in 1965 by Paul McCartney with almost no input from the rest of the Beatles, has been recorded more than 2,000 times.
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5 Defining Duets Of The '60s That Cast A Spell
The '60s were a watershed moment for passionate duets, with stars such as June Carter and Johnny Cash teaming up to produce these enchanting, timeless songs.
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What Is The Best Acoustic Guitar For Beginners?
In this overview, we explain the considerations beginning guitarists should take when choosing an acoustic instrument. Here's our recommendation.
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The 5 Most-Covered '80s Songs Of All Time
From the glitter of prime Michael Jackson to the uplifting new wave sensation of the Eurythmics, these '80s tunes were the templates for hundreds of covers.
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'70s Artists You'd Actually Want To Meet In Real Life
Not all musicians are divas and hotel-room destroyers. These artists who were big in the '70s were kind and generous, and you'd probably want to meet them.
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Musicians Who Became Mega-Successful Before They Hit 21
These enormously talented pop and rock stars had chart-topping hits and set music-industry records before they even became legal adults.
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Michael Jackson's 1988 Classic Peaked At No. 7 — 13 Years Later, A Hard Rock Cover Gave It New Life
This 2001 cover put a thoroughly unexpected spin on a single that is now regarded as one of the best tracks from Michael Jackson's "Bad."
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One Of Creedence Clearwater Revival's Best-Charting Singles Won Ike & Tina Turner Their Only Grammy
Within three years, a classic rock song penned by John Fogerty found chart success twice, and the second hit was an award-winning cover by Ike and Tina Turner.
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At Just 27, Jimmy Page Laid Down One Of The Best Guitar Solos Of All Time
In 1971, when Jimmy Page was just 27, he laid down the solo to "Stairway to Heaven," which was released on the group's self-titled album released the same year.
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The 5 Best Joni Mitchell Songs That Aren't Big Yellow Taxi
Joni Mitchell released a plethora of excellent work over her career, particularly during the 1970s, blending a number of styles that surface in unique ways.
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How Often Should You Clean Your Guitar?
The better you treat it, the longer it'll last and the better condition it'll be in, just like your body, your marriage, and your laptop.
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Paul McCartney Co-Wrote This 1973 Theme Song —18 Years Later, A Hard Rock Cover Won A New Generation
Paul McCartney and Wings' theme song to a globetrotting '70s action movie became a hit for another legendary rock band in the '90s.
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5 Stone-Cold Classics You Didn't Know Bob Dylan Wrote
There are some timeless classics by the likes of Jimi Hendrix and Guns N' Roses that you may be surprised to know were penned by the legendary Bob Dylan.
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The Iconic Guitar Brand Every '60s Musician Will Remember
If you were inspired in the 1960s to learn guitar thanks to the rock 'n' roll of the era, you may remember this iconic Japanese guitar brand.
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One Of Folk Rock's Most-Covered Songs Has No Known Author
Artists from Bob Dylan to Dolly Parton have put their own spins on this folk rock standard, but we have no idea who wrote it in the first place.
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