Fleetwood Mac recorded another Stevie Nicks rebuttal to "Go Your Own Way" that never made it onto "Rumours" — one she thought was the best song she ever wrote.
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Whatever your reason for hitting the road, you'll need a soundtrack for a reflective mood, and what better genre for that than folk rock?
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After a very pregnant Merry Clayton took a late-night phone call in 1969 to sing for the Rolling Stones, the result was one of the most iconic songs of the era.
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Earth, Wind & Fire created everything from funky R&B and soaring gospel tones to silky soul and percolating jazz, all melded into a unique sound.
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Some classic rock songs have appeared in commercials so far removed from their artistic rebel roots that the team-up leaves you dazed and confused.
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Eric Burdon's music career took him from dingy jazz clubs to the vanguard of psychedelic rock in the late '60s to the groundbreaking funk rock of the '70s.
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Boomers can take a trip down memory lane by listening to songs of the '60s and '70s. These rock anthems will make them nostalgic for high school graduation.
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Joni Mitchell's thoughtful and powerful lyrics made her songs beloved, and one that she wrote at the age of 23 is the most-covered song in folk-rock history.
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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.
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There are guitarists who made a massive musical impact on their respective generations, revered by fellow ax wielders but rarely remembered by music fans.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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As younger generations discover boomer-era rock bands, lesser remembered '60s acts like the Animals, the Zombies, and Donovan are worthy of new audiences.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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Rockers usually don't shy away from experimenting. By adding an electronic element, these musicians influenced the rock genre for decades to come.
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Bluegrass couldn't avoid the transformative touch of the '60, and we think that 1968 was one of its most exciting years.
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Looking back at the Monkees, one song immediately springs to mind: "I'm a Believer." Yet it was by no means the group's sole smash.
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