American rock band The Box Tops in New York City, 18th December 1968. From left to right they are keyboard player Rick Allen, drummer Thomas Boggs, bassist Bill Cunningham, guitarist Gary Talley…
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4 Hit Songs From 1966 That Feel Like Letting Loose
Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Music serves many purposes in our lives. It helps us process emotions, calm down, and build courage. And in the case of these four hits from…
3 Beautiful Country Songs Unexpectedly Written by Rock Stars
the Rolling Stones When it comes to music genres, what’s really in a name? Sometimes the best songs are those that bridge styles. They are tracks that make our ears perk up…
61 Years Ago Today, Buck Owens Reigned at No. 1 With the Ultimate “Freight Train” Album Named After a Gas Station Slogan
American country musician Buck Owens plays guitar in a promotion portrait for his ‘All American Show,’ mid 1960s. (Photo by Archive Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Named for his adopted California hometown, Buck Owens…
Want To Wallow Instead of Rock Out on the Dance Floor? This Richard Thompson Song Is for You
Richard Thompson at Tuts in Chicago Illinois , October 10, 1982. (Photo by Paul Natkin/Getty Images) Songs where dancing plays a major part generally convey upbeat vibes to the listener. Think about…