Listicles

9 (More) Signature Rock Classics That Weren’t U.S. Chart Hits

Top 40 occasionally turned a deaf ear to some of the greatest works from legendary rock artists like John Fogerty and Elton John

Read More

11 Classic Rock Songs for Spring

There are few things sunnier than these songs about spring from some of classic rock’s greatest acts including Led Zeppelin, the Rascals and, yup, the Beach Boys

Read More

10 (More) Great 1960s Instrumental Hits

During the swinging decade, these classics from Herb Alpert, the Surfaris, Hugo Montenegro and more were essential tracks on the AM radio dial

Read More

13 Books That Every Hippie Owned

In order to be a bona fide hippie, it was imperative to familiarize oneself with certain books. We’ve chosen a baker’s dozen

Read More

Surviving the ’70s: 12 Disco Songs Even Rock Fans Enjoy

Though the genre is maligned, there are plenty of choices that will get rock die-hards on the dance floor at their cousin’s wedding

Read More

11 Surprising 1970s Radio Hits (Part 6)

Our series continues with more songs that feature unusual topics or performances that somehow were embraced by Top 40 programmers

Read More

When the Mood Strikes: 10 Classic Rock Love Songs

Songs from Van Morrison and a Rolling Stones’ rarity are side-by-side with ones from Bob Dylan, Joe Cocker, Hall & Oates and Foreigner

Read More

16 Classic Double-Sided Smash Singles of the ’60s

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

Read More

12 Times Dylan Songs Were Used in TV Commercials

Music fans shouldn’t be surprised if his extensive song library continues to be monetized. He’s been starring in and licensing his music in ads for years

Read More

10 Jazz Singles of the ’60s That Became Hits

Back in the day, record labels released jazz tunes as singles, and sometimes they became huge hits. We revisit 10 classics of the genre from the 1960s

Read More