American Songwriter

4 Great Songs Co-Written by Jefferson Airplane Leader Paul Kantner That All Classic Rock Fans Should Know

Here are four great songs co-written by late Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship leader Paul Kantner that rock fans should know.

The Monkees ‘Best Song of All Time’ Became a No. 1 Hit Twice

In the mid-1960s, The Monkees shot to fame with hit records fueled by their self-titled TV show. The pop-rock band, which ...

53 Years Ago, Elton John Soared to His First U.S. No. 1 With This Overlooked Hit

Elton John claims to hate his first US No.1, but its nostalgic '50s vibe and iconic 'La-la-la' chorus made it a classic ...
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3 One-Hit Wonders From 1977 That Every 70s Teen Remembers

Many 70s teens got to enjoy the best music (including one-hit wonders) that 1977 had to offer. These three tracks are likely ...

Springsteen ICE protest ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ highest-selling song in US last week

Bruce Springsteen’s protest song ripping what he calls the “state terror” tactics by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is topping the music sales charts in the United States. “Streets of ...

'70s Rock Band's Biggest Hit Nearly Never Happened

The song went on to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was ranked No. 1 pop single of 1971 by the outlet. "Joy to the World" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance by a ...