The 5 Best Carly Simon Songs That Aren't You're So Vain
Carly Simon's biggest hit was "You're So Vein" in 1972, but here's a look at five of her other songs with lyrics that are just as poignant.
Read MoreCarly Simon's biggest hit was "You're So Vein" in 1972, but here's a look at five of her other songs with lyrics that are just as poignant.
Read MoreIn the spring of 1978, this Bee Gees track ruled the Billboard Hot 100 for two months and helped supercharge the disco phenomenon.
Read MoreThese songs from artists such as Whitney Houston, Berlin, and OMD are guaranteed to evoke memories of high school dances for Gen X listeners.
Read MoreOn July 28, 1984, this Prince song was at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. A rare track with no bassline, today the song sounds even cooler.
Read MoreBruce Springsteen is one of America's most fervent champions who doesn't shy away from his ideals. This quote speaks to the struggle of maintaining idealism.
Read MoreIn the last week of July 1973, songs like ZZ Top's "La Grange," New York Dolls' "Personality Crisis," and Joe Walsh's "Rocky Mountain Way" were released.
Read MoreFrom Toto and Journey to Peter Frampton and Al Stewart, these unforgettable soft rock solos prove mellow songs can deliver electrifying musicianship.
Read MoreThe best folk rock duets include a Celtic folk-punk Christmas classic and Led Zeppelin's Tolkien-inspired sole outing with a guest vocalist.
Read MoreWhile drum solos were usually displays of technical mastery, the '70s were the time to get loud, which led to some of the best rock drum solos of the decade.
Read MoreThey've been both revered and sneered at, but this unique classic rock band's songs sound even cooler than they did when they came out in the 1970s.
Read MoreSingers in a band typically get a lot of attention, so losing original singers is impactful. However, these rock bands found success with their new singers.
Read MoreRiding high at No. 1 from the end of July 1972 and through most of August was this maudlin tune, which, despite its emotional lyrics, was entirely fictional.
Read MoreBono's experience growing up in Ireland helped shape his worldview. He once said he'd like to be born again on a daily basis. Here's what the U2 frontman meant.
Read MoreThese songs by the Doors, David Bowie, and more are uncontested classics today, but they didn't make it to the Billboard Hot 100 when they were first released.
Read MoreCalifornia is a core theme of the Beach Boys' music, and Brian Wilson considers this celebration of The Golden State to be the finest of the band's creations.
Read MoreClassic rock legends like Van Halen and the Rolling Stones were once just fledgling bands trying to get gigs, and that required playing lots of covers.
Read MoreA vinyl record is typically housed inside two containers, the inner sleeve and the outer sleeve, and you might be wondering the best material for each.
Read MoreBefore Linda Ronstadt took it to No. 1, this song had been recorded by soul artists Dee Dee Warwick and Betty Everett and pop outfit the Swinging Blue Jeans.
Read MoreWith a back catalogue that would make modern musicians weep, it's no wonder that rock bands turn to classical music for inspiration.
Read MoreOn July 26, 1971, the No. 1 song was performed by James Taylor, but written by Carole King. A song for the ages, it still has a comforting effect today.
Read MoreJosh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age and several other bands has faced many ups and downs in his life, so his quote of the day comes from experience.
Read MoreVinyl is the medium of choice for true fans of Bob Dylan's catalog, and from his early '60s break-out album to a '90s masterpiece, these are the must-have LPs.
Read MorePower ballads such as "Sister Christian" and "When I See You Smile" ultimately became better known than the bands that recorded them.
Read MoreFrom a spellbinding charity performance to a legendary band's last rooftop live set, these are the events in rock history that fans dream of being there for.
Read MoreSome "SNL" skits become cultural touchstones, including the one that brought Blue Öyster Cult's 1975 hit back to life with its emphasis on "more cowbell."
Read MoreBob Dylan's lyrics are generally easy to understand, and his songs are singable and easy to follow, which makes them perfect for beginner guitar players.
Read MoreThis classic '70s sibling act took a failed romantic Burt Bacharach song and turned it into their big breakout hit, hitting No. 1 in the summer of 1970.
Read MoreJoan Baez has long participated in public protests and expressed opposition to war and support for social causes, characterizing her attitude as "realism."
Read MoreEven the freshest of beginners will notice the improvements of versatility, convenience, and overall quality of life that these guitar essentials offer.
Read MoreA song about the trajectory of humankind from one-hit-wonders Zager and Evans hit No. 1 on July 24, 1969, and today, it seems even more prophetic.
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