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5 Rock Songs From 1959 That Sound Even Cooler Today

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Thanks to a heady mix of nostalgia and long-lasting innovation, these rock 'n' roll tunes from 1959 sound remarkably fresh and recognizable to modern listeners.

The Osmonds Released A Hard Rock Song In 1972 That Shreds Their Sunshine Pop Image

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0000

This unexpected hit single from the Osmonds, featuring environmentalist lyrics by Alan Osmond, was an early step in the evolution of heavy metal.

5 Little-Known Facts About Neil Diamond's Connection To Elvis Presley

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Neil Diamond and Elvis Presley enjoyed and respected each other's music, and their proverbial paths sometimes crossed outside of any music industry obligation.

5 Rock Musicians Who Tried '70s Disco — With Mixed Results

staff@grunge.com (Chris Turner-Neal) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0000

Disco was so hot in the 1970s that even rock stars emulated it - with mixed results. Here's our take on Rod Stewart, Blondie, and others' attempts at disco.

Elvis Presley's 1970 Cover Of Sweet Caroline Is Too Good To Be This Under The Radar

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:07:00 +0000

You've likely not heard it, but Elvis' 1970 epic live rendition of Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline" is shockingly good, and done the way only the King could do.

5 Rock Songs Every Gen Xer's Road Trip Playlist Needs

staff@grunge.com (Chris Turner-Neal) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:07:00 +0000

Gen Xers invented the mixtape, so road trip playlists are still a priority. They should include rock songs by No Doubt, STP, Sammy Hagar, and these others.

This 1976 Song By Bob Dylan Is His Most Personal By Far

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Dirst) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:07:00 +0000

Bob Dylan's catalogue is full of songs that tell stories or offer insight, but in 1976 he broke from the norm when he wrote a very personal song to his wife.

5 Friendships In Rock 'N' Roll History That Stood The Test Of Time

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0000

In some rare cases, musicians have managed to ascend to the pantheon of rock music greats and stay there - and some have even stayed friends.

5 Neil Diamond Songs That Prove 1970 Was The Best Year Of His Career

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0000

In 1970, Neil Diamond climbed the charts with new hits ("Cracklin' Rosie"), re-releases ("Solitary Man"), and covers ("He Ain't Heavy ... He's My Brother").

5 Classic Rock Songs Every Divorced Boomer's Playlist Needs

staff@grunge.com (Chris Condry) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:07:00 +0000

For any boomers dealing with divorce, the change can come with some major silver linings, and one of the best is total control of the music you play.

5 One-Hit Wonder Love Songs From The '70s We're Still Head Over Heels For

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:07:00 +0000

One-hit wonders gave us such '70s love songs as "Magnet and Steel," "Rock the Boat," and "Fooled Around and Fell In Love." We're still here for all of it.

The Longest Marriages In Rock 'N' Roll History Smash Every Stereotype

staff@grunge.com (Kathy Benjamin) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:07:00 +0000

Amazingly, some rock stars have historically long marriages, even with the pressures of endless touring, career ups and downs, and the myriad of temptations.

The 5 Best Barry Manilow Songs That Aren't Mandy

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0000

Barry Manilow's output is extensive, and we think five of his best songs that aren't "Mandy" include "Copacabana," "Looks Like We Made It," and these others.

5 Rock Songs From 1963 That Sound Even Cooler Today

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0000

From the Surfaris' surf-rock standard "Wipeout" to the Beatles' "Money (That's What I Want)," these rock 'n' roll classics have only gotten better with age.

Musicians Who Became Just As Famous As Their Rock Star Parents

staff@grunge.com (Brent Furdyk) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:07:00 +0000

Being the child of, say, a Beatle or the greatest rock 'n' roll drummer might seem daunting for an aspiring musician, but these artists amply proved themselves.

This 1976 Song By Barry Manilow Is His Most Personal — And You Probably Missed It

staff@grunge.com (Scheenagh Harrington) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:07:00 +0000

It barely made a dent in the charts, but it's one of the most heartfelt songs Manilow has ever recorded, and it continues to resonate with his fans.

5 Rock Songs From 1960 That Sound Even Cooler Today

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:07:00 +0000

1960 was a long time ago, yet artists like Fats Domino, Chuck Berry, and Bo Diddley released songs that year that sound even cooler now than way back then.

Why Carly Simon And James Taylor's Beloved 1974 Duet Mockingbird Is More Meaningful Than You Realize

staff@grunge.com (Brian Boone) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:07:00 +0000

Carly Simon and James Taylor's 1974 hit duet, "Mockingbird" was recorded during a meaningful time in the formerly-married couple's lives. Here's why.

Rock Bands That Booted Their Managers Once They Became Mega-Successful

staff@grunge.com (Mark Gurarie) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:07:00 +0000

The business end of rock 'n' roll can be cutthroat, which is why, time and again, band managers have been canned once their musical acts climbed the summit.

5 Hit Kenny Rogers Songs That Made Him The King Of Soft Rock For Boomers

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0000

From a duet with Dolly Parton to a Bob Seger cover, these Kenny Rogers songs define his transition from country music to boomers' favorite soft rock star.