5 Folk Rock Songs That Snapped The Boomer Generation Awake
These folk rock songs from artists like the Byrds and Joni Mitchell were part of the catalyst that woke young boomers up to troubling social issues.
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Bob Dylan Quotes On Music Every True Fan Will Appreciate
Bob Dylan doesn't just woo listeners with deftly crafted poetic insights when singing — he also leaves his mark when speaking in interviews.
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5 Hits That Prove 1972 Was The Decade's Best Year For Americana Music
Thanks to artists such as America and the Eagles, who blended country, rock 'n' roll, and American roots music, 1972 was a great year for Americana.
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In 1970, Cat Stevens' Wild World Inspired This Genre-Busting Cover — And It's A Classic
A serendipitous listen to a demo of Cat Stevens' "Wild World" by a talented artist led to the song switching tracks to a new genre, and what a cover it was.
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Cat Stevens' Best-Charting Single In 1972 Was Originally Just 40 Seconds Long
Cat Stevens had to bring in legendary prog-rock keyboardist Rick Wakeman of the band Yes to help him stretch the song into a viable single.
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The Biggest No. 1 Hits Of 1970, Ranked
In 1970, 21 songs made the Billboard Hot 100, including four from the Jackson 5 and two from the Beatles. Here's a list of the the 10 best hits.
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5 Love Songs From 1970 That Sound Even Sweeter Today
These songs from Stevie Wonder, George Harrison, and more have lost absolutely none of their appeal in the 50-plus years since their release.
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The 5 Best John Denver Songs That Aren't Take Me Home, Country Roads
Among all of John Denver's music, "Take Me Home, Country Roads" became his signature tune that he'll be forever tied to — but he has other great tunes.
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10 Strange But True Stories From 1970s Rock
The rock scene in the 1970s was hedonistic on its quiet days, but from snake auditions to intercepted coffins, it sometimes got unbelievably outlandish.
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5 Classic Rock Songs Every Boomer Needs On Their Workout Playlist
Gym-going baby boomers don't have to subject themselves to the kind of headache-inducing stuff that populates today's Billboard charts.
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Jackson Browne Co-Wrote This Iconic 1972 Eagles Song — Before He Was Ever Famous
While Glenn Frey and J.D. Souther were sharing a Los Angeles apartment, Jackson Browne was living one floor below and writing this future Eagles classic.
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'70s Commercial Jingles That Will Transport Boomers Right Back To Childhood
Whether heard on the radio or seen on TV during their favorite shows, boomer kids would forever remember these famous '70s jingles for soda, snacks, and more.
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5 Generation-Defining Classic Rock Artists Hardly Anyone Talks About Anymore
Among the forgotten classic rock bands are some of the genre's most pioneering and influential, cast aside in favor of newer, hipper sensations.
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5 Hits From 1977 That Only The Boldest Boomers Dare To Sing At Karaoke
These songs from Heart, Queen, Donna Summer, and more might have you wishing you'd made a more reasonable selection once the vocal acrobatics kick in.
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The Most Unexpected Career Moves In Music History
Musicians get bored, have secondary interests, and hear the whispers of mischievous demons like anyone else, and sometimes they make unexpected career moves.
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5 Cat Stevens Songs That Prove 1971 Was The Best Year Of His Career
In 1971, Cat Stevens broke through in a big way and climbed the charts with "Wild World," "Peace Train," "Moonshadow," and more.
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The Story Behind Neil Diamond And Barbra Streisand's Classic 1978 Duet Is True Serendipity
Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand's chart-topping duet never would have happened without the efforts of an enterprising Kentucky DJ.
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Every Music Lover Had One In The '70s — And It Deserves A Comeback
In the 1970s, people listened to a lot of records, so when new technology came along that enhanced their listening experience, every music lover leveled up.
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The Shortest No. 1 Hits Of The '70s Are Proof That Less Is More
When it comes to songs, they don't have to be long to be popular, and in the 1970s, No. 1 hits from acts like Jim Croce, Melanie, and Hall & Oates proved it.
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At Just 16, Jackson Browne Wrote A Nearly Perfect Song That '70s Artists Jumped To Cover
Jackson Browne wrote a nearly perfect song when he was 16 that many artists have covered, including '70s artists like Gregg Allman, Terry Melcher, and Cher.
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5 Classic Albums That Define Prog Rock
Emerging in the late 1960s, progressive rock quickly became a force to be reckoned with, and these are some of our favorites, from King Crimson to Pink Floyd.
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The 5 Best Bonnie Tyler Songs That Aren't Total Eclipse Of The Heart
Bonnie Tyler may be best known for "Total Eclipse of the Heart," but we have a list of five other songs that we think are are some of her best.
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5 John Denver Songs That Prove He Was The Ultimate Idealist Of The '70s
Classic songs such as "Take Me Home, Country Roads" and "Annie's Song" capture John Denver's sincere dedication to conservation and the best of human nature.
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5 Songs That Prove 1971 Was The Best Year For High School Hits
1971 saw the release of David Bowie's "Changes," The Who's "Baba O'Riley," and other songs that perfectly captured high schoolers' coming-of-age experiences.
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5 Kenny Rogers Songs That Prove 1978 Was The Best Year Of His Career
Kenny Rogers, the genre-spanning icon who became the king of soft rock, released a slew of these career-defining hits in his finest, most impactful year, 1978.
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These 5 Female Guitarists Of The '70s Are Criminally Underrated
There were relatively few women playing guitar during the '70s, and the few that did emerge were largely underrated and overshadowed by their male counterparts.
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Cat Stevens Wrote This Classic In 1970 — 25 Years Later, A Hit Cover Catapulted It Up The Charts
This beloved Cat Stevens ballad was never released as a single, but an unexpected cover gave it new life a quarter of a century later.
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