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“Masters Of War” sees the then 21-year-old at his most pointed. On the release of its parent album,The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan, he toldVillage Voicecritic Nat Hentoff, “I’ve never really written anything like that before… I don’t sing songs which hope people will die, but...
39: Steely Dan: Reelin’ in the Years (Solo: Elliott Randall) This was arguably one of the first songs to become a hit single specifically because of the guitar solo. New York hotshot Elliott Randall’s solo is arguably the catchiest thing in the song, and it really swings (note the va...
Regarded as one of the supreme voices of the golden age of opera, Rosa Ponselle's remarkable combination of power, beauty, and unparalleled musicality make her one of the greatest sopranos in history. Renowned for her stunning portrayals of Verdi heroines such as Norma and La F...
Over 6K music fans have voted on the 160+ Best '80s Pop Songs, Ranked. Current Top 3: Don't You (Forget About Me), Everybody Wants to Rule the World, Take On ...
Three Songs for Benazir This short, moving documentary follows two Afghan teenagers who find themselves at a displacement camp. Over the course of four years, they eventually fall in love and get married, while navigating the challenges that come with being a refugee. It’s a touching look ...
Top Songs From 1974, Final Thoughts As you can see, there is a lot of good music from 1974 to choose from. That’s why we’ve curated this list of the best songs from 1974, with inspiring songs that topped the charts and made a mark on music history....
One of Del Rey’s most heartfelt songs, “Blue Banisters” reflects on the love of female friendship and how it has remained a constant in her life as men have come and gone. When a lover neglects to “come back every May/Just to help me paint my banisters blue,” it’s the wom...
In honor of her 37 years on this earth, here are 37 of Lady Gaga’s best songs: 37. "Just Dance" Don’t get me wrong,“Just Dance”by Lady Gaga served as the singer’s iconic breakthrough into pop music back in 2008, but compared to the rest of her discography, this...
An anthology of essays in which Bob Dylan analyses his pick of the most notable songs in the history of popular music, in typical rambling fashion. His opinionated musings on the likes of Elvis Presley and The Clash are enlightening and amusing. Hey America! The Epic Story of Black Music an...