From the blissfully ignorant months before the pandemic to Brat Summer, here are the greatest songs that moved culture, coined genres, and are still stuck in our heads. By PitchforkSeptember 30, 2024 Play/Pause Button Image by Chris Panicker ...
Lana’s told so many different stories within and outside of her music, that ranking her individual songs allows a valuable opportunity to take a critical look at her entire body of work. Here,Billboardtries to examine every facet of her identity with equal consideration — the pop star, si...
“Desperados Under the Eaves” by Warren Zevon (1976) With both humor and compassion (not to mention background vocals from local Carl Wilson of the Beach Boys), Zevon perfectly captures what it is to be an alcoholic in LA. A transplant from Chicago, Zevon’s up-and-down career is the...
“It’s a Mistake” was inspired in part by the classicDr. Strangelove. Frontman Colin Haysaidthe song was based on “the idea that one of our illustrious leaders would push the button and that would be the end of mankind as we know it.” The possibility was very real at the time -...
“You’re getting way too big for your boots/You’re never too big for my boot,” he raps in the chorus, emphasizing the last syllable with maniacal glee. Considering the fact that he’s 6-foot-5 and wears a size 12 shoe, any detractors would be wise to heed his warning. –...
The Monkees and Herman's Hermits. He listens to me and plays with me. I Love Him." I have to admit that, for a nine year old, she just may be one of the most oldies-informed kids on the planet!!! So when she asked me one day, "What ISPsychedelic Music?" it got me to thin...
From the blissfully ignorant months before the pandemic to Brat Summer, here are the songs that moved culture, coined genres, and are still stuck in our heads.