Tag "best classic bands"
The Supremes at Their Peak With A’ Go-Go: Review
The expanded edition of the Motown trio’s first—and only—studio album to hit #1 includes mono and stereo mixes plus loads and loads of covers.
Read More
Take the Highway: 12 Essential Songs from the Marshall Tucker Band
They were jazz-minded virtuosos wrapped in denim, blending country heartbreak, Western swing and improvised blues into a sound as vast as an open highway.
Read More
Al Stewart and ‘Year of the Cat’: Musical Cinema
He liked the title track, but didn’t consider it suitable as a single, until producer Alan Parsons and the record company convinced him of its destiny.
Read More
The Number One Singles of 1967: With Love
26 songs reached the top of the U.S. pop chart that year. And in many cases, there are some wild stories behind these rock, pop and R&B hits.
Read More
Surviving the ’70s: 12 (More) Disco Songs Even Rock Fans Enjoy
We’ve chosen a dozen disco songs from the ’70s that won’t cause us to sit down at the celebration or change the radio station.
Read More
The Mighty Manfred Mann: From ‘Do Wah Diddy Diddy’ to ‘Blinded By the Light’
They underwent frequent personnel changes, including several lead singers—and they were named after the keyboardist—but they kept producing hits.
Read More
Eagles Announce More Concerts in 2027
Their run at Sphere in Las Vegas now totals 76 concerts.
Read More
September Gurls and a Harvest Moon: A Soundtrack to Fall In 12 Songs
It’s that time of year again: when we start breaking out sweaters, enjoying the foliage and maybe indulging in cider and donuts.
Read More
10 Great Hall & Oates Songs Beyond the Big Hits
There is plenty to discover beyond the familiar smashes. Their strong catalog includes overlooked singles, soulful album cuts, a composition that became a major hit for another singer, and an entertaining Christmas detour.
Read More
Promised Land: Chuck Berry @ 100
‘St. Louis to Liverpool’ is a document one needs to experience in life or else one isn’t getting from life what one easily can.
Read More