by William RuhlmannJohn Cameron Fogerty achieved fame as the lead singer/songwriter and guitarist in Creedence Clearwater Revival and has since gone on to a chart-topping solo career. Born in Berkele...
“Unholy” by Sam Smith: Deciphering the Song’s Profound Meaning October 19, 2023 10 Best John Fogerty Songs of All Time bySamuel Moore January 20, 2025 0 John Fogerty is a rock ‘n’ roll legend whose music has transcended decades, capturing the hearts of millions around the... ...
Here’s solid evidence of how democraticThe Beatleswere. On one ofGeorge Harrison’s greatest songs, he gives the guitar solo to Paul – who nails it with a sputtering burst of distorted energy that perfectly suits the song’s mood. “Taxman” also became one of the most iconic Beatles so...
The article reviews the top 100 songs of 2007, as chosen by "Rolling Stone" magazine. They include "Roc Boys," by Jaz-Z, "Umbrella," by Rihanna, "Rehab," by Amy Winehouse, "Piece of Me," by Britney Spears, "Gunslinger," by John Fogerty, "Stronger," by Kanye West, "Icky Thump,...
“I think it’s dark and it looks like rain,” Robert Smith’s love observes in the greatest weather prediction in rock sinceJohn Fogerty got portentous20 years earlier, and really, by the Cocteau Twins-like first chord, you’re already soaked. There’s not a ton ofsongto “Plainsong”...
Don’t worry if you’re not well-versed in spooky songs — we’ve got you covered. We’ve put together a playlist featuring 30 of the best Halloween songs you can stream to help speed along the slow, steady creep up to the eeriest day of the year. If you like these selections, be...
This rousing pop song was Diamond’s first top five hit on the Hot 100 (as an artist; he had gotten there previously with a couple of songs he wrote for The Monkees). While he’d go on to have higher-peaking hits on the chart, “Sweet Caroline” has remained Diamond’s most sure-...
Love isn't always easy. Sometimes you have to let people you love leave your life. It hurts, but with songs like “How Could You Babe,” at least you'll have a companion. “Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)” by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts ...
The 200 Best Songs of the 1960s From James Brown to Etta James, Jimi Hendrix to Patsy Cline, here are the tracks that lit up the decade By PitchforkAugust 17, 2006 Graphic by Martine Ehrhart It was the decade of Dylan and Aretha, the Beach Boys and the Beatles, Hendrix and Zeppelin....
When possible, as in the case of John Lennon and Paul McCartney, separate them and focus on individual songwriting. (2) LIVING songwriters. Living. (3) I think the ratio of "great songs" to "not good songs" is important to consider. If someone has 2 classic albums of great songs and...