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Dive deeper into the songs, artists, and moments that continue to shape music.

The List

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These 3 Rock Songs Were All Hits in 1986, Even Though the Lyrics Are Very Odd

By Gayle Thompson
The List

04.22.26

4 Disco Hits From the 1970s That Make Life Worth Living

By Kat Caudill
The List

04.22.26

3 Country Radio Hits From the 1960s That Practically Disappeared Overnight

By Melanie Davis
Behind The Song

04.22.26

Why Sly And The Family Stone’s First No. 1 Hit Summed Up the Group’s Identity So Well

By Jim Beviglia
Behind The Song

04.22.26

“I Never Had a Fast Car”: The Meaning Behind Tracy Chapman’s One-Of-A-Kind Hit

By Kat Caudill
The List

04.22.26

I’m a Huge Pink Floyd Fan—These 5 Songs Scratch the Same Itch

By Melanie Davis
The List

04.22.26

Most People Forget That John Fogerty Wrote These 4 Incredible Songs

By Gayle Thompson
On This Day

04.22.26

23 Years Ago Today, We Lost One-Half of the Husband-and-Wife Duo Behind Classics by Charley Pride and The Everly Brothers

By Clayton Edwards
Features

04.22.26

The Story Behind Dave Mason’s Most Covered Song, “Feelin’ Alright?”

By Hal Horowitz
The List

04.22.26

I Grew up on The Rolling Stones—Here’s What I Listen to Now Instead

By Alex Hopper
The List

04.22.26

3 Famous Pop Songs That Made Fans Think Their Artists Were Psychotic

By Em Casalena
The List

04.22.26

3 Country Songs That Feature Silly Lyrics With Made-up Words

By Jacob Uitti

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