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How Phil Collins Took a Risk With 'Another Day in Paradise'—And It Became a #1 Hit
Did today’s featured artist Phil Collins make too much music? Between Genesis and his solo career, we’re talking 20 studio albums in about three deca…
1 year, 7 months ago
How the Scorpions’ 'Rock You Like a Hurricane' Almost Had an F-Bomb in the Chorus
So apparently one of the greatest classic rock songs of the 80s, Rock You Like a Hurricane by the Scorpions, almost didn’t happen because when the so…
1 year, 7 months ago
How the Mamas and the Papas’ 'Monday Monday' Was Recorded in the Wrong Key and Still Hit #1
What is it about Mondays that seems to bring everyone down? It’s as if that day casts a shadow over us all, shifting the mood of the universe for a f…
1 year, 7 months ago
The Tragic Story of 'Bittersweet Symphony': How Richard Ashcroft Lost Everything
Coming up… The Verve's Bittersweet Symphony was so mesmerizing, so ear-catching that it hypnotized an entire generation… It was on its way to becomin…
1 year, 7 months ago
Exclusive Interview: How The Association Created 'Windy' and Other Forgotten Classics
Coming up next, the story of the the most upbeat hit song ever Windy by The Association. IT’S ALMOST unfair how infectious and addicting this classi…
1 year, 7 months ago
How Mazzy Star’s 'Fade Into You' Became a Hit They Never Wanted—and Why They Vanished
For decades, Mazzy Star has walked the line between obscurity and popularity… between camouflage and captivating the masses. Originating in LA’s Pais…
1 year, 7 months ago
The Truth Behind Lynyrd Skynyrd’s 'Sweet Home Alabama' and Their Alleged Feud With Neil Young
The alleged feud between Lynyrd Skynyrd and Neil Young has long been a topic of fascination for Rock fans and pop culture enthusiasts. What began as …
1 year, 7 months ago
The Tragic Undertones of 'Don’t Stop Me Now': How Queen’s Hit Reflects Freddie Mercury’s Life
Queen's Don't Stop Me Now is about the most fun-loving, let-it-all-go without-a-care in the world track in rock history. But it was not a hit when it…
1 year, 7 months ago
Exclusive Interview: How The Monkees’ 'Last Train to Clarksville' Hid a Protest Message and Hit #1
Last Train to Clarksville by The Monkees is a song with a secret message. One that never would have gotten airplay if the music industry knew what th…
1 year, 7 months ago
How Toto Became Rock’s Ultimate Underdogs and Refused Rolling Stone’s Spotlight
Coming up next… Toto is currently the biggest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame snub this side of Boston. Especially since between the guitarist Steve Lukat…
1 year, 7 months ago