Best Classic Bands | Jeff Tamarkin, Author at Best Classic Bands

Singles, for the most part, housed just one memorable song. That, like so much else, began to change with the arrival of the Beatles.

The famed entertainer performed it on national television in 1968. Our look back at the song’s history. (Its composer, Paul Simon, hates it.)

She was a relative unknown when she walked onto the stage at Yasgur’s Farm and sang for half a million people. By the end of her set, she was a star

You’ve heard Freeman’s 1958 hit—and most famous song—performed by John Lennon, the Ramones and the Beach Boys. Here’s how it evolved

Along with the late Ronnie Spector, Weiss was the voice and face of the ’60s girl groups.

His guitar can be heard on recordings by Elvis Presley, the Box Tops, Dusty Springfield, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Ringo Starr and more.

Tension was in the air in 1968 and rock music reflected the turmoil. Then came a voice from the past, gently singing of non-violence and hope.

Nobody says groovy anymore. But there was a time when they said it a lot–and sang it too. Here are some of the grooviest songs you’ve ever heard.

He recorded one of the best-selling albums in history, and he’s proud of it. Do you know what really makes him happy?

The smash hit was written while its author was hanging out in a flat in London, trying to escape from frustrating legal proceedings.

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