1967 Classic Hit Song Was Ranked as One of the Greatest Songs of All Time

How The Doors' Light My Fire shocked radio, defined the 1960s counterculture, and became one of the most influential ...
American Songwriter

3 Folk Ballads That Became Rock Anthems in the 1960s

These folk ballads were turned into rock classics with the 1960s rolled around, and they definitely deserved the breath of ...

62 Years Ago, This Legendary Rock Group Landed Their Third Consecutive No. 1 Hit

On March 16, 1964, legendary rock group The Beatles released “Can’t Buy Me Love”, their sixth single overall and their third ...

Augie Meyers, the 'secret sauce' in Tex-Mex rock 'n' roll, dies at 85

Meyers was known for his work with Doug Sahm and the Texas Tornados. He also wrote the “national anthem of San Antonio.” ...
American Songwriter

3 One-Hit Wonders From the 1960s That Are Actually Cover Songs

Some one-hit wonders are actually renditions of someone else's songs. These are three one-hit wonders from the 1960s that are ...

58 Years Ago, Elvis Presley Was Warned This Song Was Too Honest to Release— He Recorded It Anyway

Elvis Presley fought for his artistic integrity and released a powerful song that pushed against the boundaries of what was ...

1967 Hit Ranked Among ‘Greatest Songs of All Time’ Became a Timeless Classic

In 1967, Jimi Hendrix unleashed one of the most influential songs in rock history. His track "Purple Haze," recorded with The ...

56 Years Ago Today, One of the Greatest Songs Ever Written Was Dominating the Charts

Fifty-six years ago today, Simon & Garfunkel were dominating the charts and captivating listeners with a song many people consider to be one of the greatest ever written. The track, “Bridge Over ...
Billboard

J. Cole Charts 21 Songs on Hot 100 From ‘The Fall-Off,’ Surpasses 100 Career Entries

He's the 22nd artist to chart at least 100 songs on the Hot 100. By Xander Zellner J. Cole continues his blockbuster week on Billboard’s charts (dated Feb. 21), as 21 songs from his new album, The ...