Even big fans of these songs from 1968 might have missed the mind-blowing lyrics hidden within them. I know I certainly did.

Each generation of young musicians produces protest songs reflecting the issues of its time. The current crop of pop artists is no exception. Today, there are songs by rap groups like EarthGang ...

The 1960s was a golden era for music, bringing us some of the most unforgettable songs of all time. This decade saw the rise of rock, pop, soul, and folk music, with artists experimenting with new ...

The 1960s marked an unquestionable evolution—and revolution—in rock music. The British Invasion made its mark in this decade, with bands like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, who were inspired by ...

Part of an occasional series on a single song composed by a major American songwriter. For those of us who lived through the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, on Nov. 22, 1963, the shock ...

1960s music was almost as popular in the 1980s as it was in the 1960s. During the Reagan years, 1960s songs like The Beatles’ “I Saw Her Standing There” and Petula Clark’s “Downtown” came back with a ...

The 1960s were a transformative time for music. A few bands and specific songs greatly influenced the trajectory of rock music, starting way back in the middle of the 20th century. The following four ...

The 1960s: a decade of social upheaval, cultural revolution, and a soundtrack that defined a generation. From the British Invasion to Motown's soulful grooves, the era gifted us with a plethora of ...

One of the most popular classic rock bands ever is The Eagles. The Eagles also knew how to spoof classic rock. Here’s a look at why they wrote an homage to some 1960s hits. “’96 Tears,’ released in ...