The Bruce Springsteen Love Songs That Turned His Marriage Struggles Into Rock Classics
Bruce Springsteen's 1987 album "Tunnel of Love" included songs like "Brilliant Disguise," and "One Step Up," which were about his marriage struggles.
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The No. 1 Beach Boys Song That Became A Hit Without Brian Wilson
Brian Wilson is known as a musical genius and is behind the Beach Boys' most popular songs; however, he was not involved with their last No. 1 hit. Here's why.
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Quote Of The Day By Stevie Nicks: 'We Have To Walk In With A Big Attitude ...'
Stevie Nicks' journey from obscurity to rock goddess came during a time when women's contributions to rock music were generally sidelined.
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The 1983 Paul Simon Song You Probably Didn't Know Was Inspired By His Real-Life Heartbreak
Paul Simon was in a relationship with actress Carrie Fisher for 12 years. This song was written after they married, but even then, it was complicated.
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Quote Of The Day By Jimmy Page: 'Isolation Doesn't Bother Me At All. It Gives Me ...'
Jimmy Page was born in 1944 and grew up in England. He had no siblings and few friends growing up, so music no doubt became a kind of escape.
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The 1980 Bruce Springsteen Hit That Was Almost A Ramones Song
The lead single from "The River" was Bruce Springsteen's first Top 10 hit and helped launch him to superstardom, but he wrote it for the Ramones.
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5 History-Making Drummers Every Classic Rock Fan Should Already Know
The 20th century granted us some history-making drummers that pushed rock as far as it could go, particularly in classic rock's golden era.
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5 Love Songs That Take Gen X Back To Their First High School Dance
These songs from artists such as Whitney Houston, Berlin, and OMD are guaranteed to evoke memories of high school dances for Gen X listeners.
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The No. 1 Song On July 28, 1984 Sounds So Much Cooler Today
On 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.
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5 Power Ballads That Were Bigger Than The Bands That Made Them
Power ballads such as "Sister Christian" and "When I See You Smile" ultimately became better known than the bands that recorded them.
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10 Vinyl Records Every Blues Fan Should Already Own
Born from the creativity of African Americans in the 1860s, blues was first captured on phonographs, field recordings, and low-quality 45s.
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5 '80s Rock Songs With The Energy Of A Wild High School Party
Though pop culture often depicts the '70s as the most rambunctious decade, the '80s were right on par. High schoolers, in particular, knew how to throw a party.
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Riffs That Still Rip: Prince's Let's Go Crazy And Other Classics Released 42 Years Ago This Week
The middle of the summer of 1984, in particular, is a relatively microscopic period in music history, but it was an iconic and fruitful one for classic rock.
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5 Bonnie Tyler Lyrics That Solidify Her '80s Rock Icon Status
Bonnie Tyler died in July 2026, but the lyrics of songs like "Holding Out For a Hero" and "The Best," solidified her status as an '80s rock icon.
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The Top 10 Vinyl Records Every '80s Fan Should Already Own
The '80s spawned an enormous number of classic albums from artists ranging from Madonna to Metallica. Here are the top 10 that vinyl lovers should already own.
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10 Vinyl Albums Every True Disco Fan Should Own
Disco came and went, but it certainly made it's mark. Today, true disco fans should own these 10 vinyl albums by artists like Abba, the Bee Gees, and more.
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Out Of Kenny Rogers' 39 Studio Albums, These 5 Are So Underrated
Unlike seminal works like "The Gambler" and "Kenny," a lot of Kenny Rogers' earlier, later, and more experimental albums are very underrated.
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The 5 Most Unexpected Rock Collabs Of The '70s & '80s
Remember when the Sex Pistols teamed up with a notorious escaped convict, and Mick Jagger sang backup on a song he (might have) thought was about him?
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5 Top 10 Hits Written By Someone Other Than The Artist Who Made Them Famous
From stars like Christina Aguilera to Madonna, some artists have scored Billboard Top 10 hits that were actually written by someone else.
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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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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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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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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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5 Monster Hits From The '80s You Probably Didn't Know Were Covers
From Billy Idol to Joan Jett, these '80s legends turned out instantly recognizable chart-topping earworms that were originally the work of other artists.
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The Best Rock Covers Of 2026 (So Far)
The year 2026 has witnessed a groundswell of groundbreaking and eminently listenable covers from major-label and independent artists alike.
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5 Love Songs That Take Boomers Back To Their First High School Dance
Coming into high school age between roughly 1960 and 1980, boomers had more romantic tunes than ever to fill their glory days with the music of young love.
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3 Songs You Didn't Know Stevie Nicks Wrote For Other Famous Musicians
Stevie Nicks often quickly turns songs into hits for her band or for herself. But some she felt weren't quite appropriate for her — at least not right away.
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