In 1986, Peter Gabriel released a song that would become one of the most defining songs of the decade and go on to become a ...

Most bands would be ecstatic to have just one of their songs reach No. 1 in the United States. In the summer of 1985, British ...

The 1970s were a tumultuous time, full of upheaval on many fronts, from the end of the Vietnam War to the dawn of personal computers. It makes sense that its music had a similar helter-skelter feel.

The '80s were a particularly unique time in music history. The decade gave birth to MTV and epic music videos that are iconic today. It was when hip-hop, synth pop, and techno got their legs while ...

If you've ever felt deeply moved or deeply seen by a song's lyrics, you can thank a songwriter. That's especially true in country music, where the words seem to pull on your heartstrings a little ...

Every decade of the modern era has forged its own unique pop sound, and the 1990s were no exception. While predictably varied in terms of sub-genre, this arena was typically dominated by pure vocal ...

Famous songs about every state. Every state has an ode in song. California's sandy beaches and green valleys have inspired ...

The standard rule for any genre of music is that a song typically goes no longer than roughly three to four minutes. More often than not, that rule is followed and is appropriate. However, every so ...

The 1960s was a decade of extreme cultural change, and its music captured every bit of the turbulence, hope, rebellion, and reinvention that defined the era. The unforgettable music of the ’60s became ...