Very few musicians get the chance to record a James Bond theme. Paul McCartney actually turned down the opportunity once. But when he accepted on the second ask, he went all-in on…
56 Years Ago Today, One of Country Music’s Most Defiant Anthems Fueled a No. 1 Album That Cemented Merle Haggard’s Blue-Collar Image
American country music performer Merle Haggard smiles as he plays an acoustic guitar, 1970. (Photo by Lynn Pelham/Getty Images) On this day (November 7) in 1970, Merle Haggard reigned atop the Billboard…
3 Classic Pop Songs That Remind 70s Teens of Being Young
Paul and Linda McCartney and other members of the band Wings seen here at Madison Square Garden, New York to meet with 300 members of the Daily Mirror Pop Club prior to…
3 Rock Songs From 1969 About the Vietnam War That Still Bring Tears to Listeners’ Eyes
Photo by New York Times Co./Larry C. Morris/Getty Images In the 1960s, the Vietnam War certainly stirred up a lot of discourse and cultural references. Here are a few rock songs from…
3 Folk Songs From the 1960s That Make You Want To Slow Down for a While
Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images These 1960s folk songs do wonders for mellowing us out. Whether they are about heartbreak or other troubles, the melodies and instrumentation force us to slow down…