Some songs become hits. Others become letters that the whole world was invited to read. Released in 1981, “Leader of the Band” is one of the most heartfelt...
In the summer of 1983, a sleek, mid-tempo track with a hypnotic guitar arpeggio and a quietly insistent refrain climbed the charts and refused to leave....
First penned in 1955, this song has become one of the most iconic in music history, with its influence spanning generations and genres. Initially brought to...
Some songs become successful the moment they’re released. Others slowly find their audience. And then there are songs like “The Sound of Silence.” Songs that should...
Some songs become popular. Others become timeless. And then there are songs that seem to take on a life of their own. “Me and Bobby McGee”...
Some songs have a songwriter. Some songs have a date of birth. Some songs have a clear beginning. “The House of the Rising Sun” had none...
Some songs make us dance. Some songs bring back memories. And then there are songs that make us stop and think about the people we love....
When The Osmonds released “Down by the Lazy River” in January 1972, few people could have predicted just how much the song would change the group’s...
In the early 1960s, American pop music was filled with bright melodies, innocent romance, and songs that seemed to capture the excitement and uncertainty of teenage...
Producer Billy Sherrill loved the song almost immediately, and Tammy Wynette felt a powerful connection to it as soon as she heard it. For Wynette, the...