American Songwriter

The Young Love (Turned Heartbreak) That Inspired Simon & Garfunkel’s “Homeward Bound”, Released on This Day in 1966

Paul Simon wrote the beginnings of Simon & Garfunkel's 1966 track, "Homeward Bound", on a train platform in 1964.
American Songwriter

3 One-Hit Wonders From the 1970s That Bartenders Hear Too Much

Bartenders hear some songs over and over. These are three one-hit wonders from the 1970s that bartenders hear way too often.

‘70s Glam Rockers Had a Top 5 Hit in 1976—40 Years Later, It Proved It Stood the Test of Time

In 1976, The Sweet found sweet success with the song “Fox on the Run.” The track from the British glam band's third studio ...

Gran, 93, flies for first time in 30 years to see US folk parade she fell in love with

Avril Davidge is 93 and had never been to America in her life, but after going down a YouTube rabbit hole and falling in love ...

Legendary ’70s Group Earns First No. 1 on Dance Chart in 45 Years

The band, which consists of members Agnetha Fältskog, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad, just took the ...

Bob Weir: 10 Essential Songs

The guitarist, singer and songwriter, who died at 78, cut his own path among his elders in the Grateful Dead, and beyond.
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This 1971 Hit Voted Best Hard Rock Song of the '70s

There's no question that the '70s was an incredible decade for music in general, but that's when one genre in particular truly came into its own: Hard rock. From Deep Purple to AC/DC to Black Sabbath ...