40 Years Ago: The Stones Quickly Whip Up An 'Emotional Rescue'
When the band tweaked the disco formula from their 1978 hit "Miss You," some fans assumed they'd fully embraced that genre. Not quite.
Song History
30 Years Ago: Motley Crue Keep Rolling With 'Don't Go Away Mad'
Band's fourth 'Dr. Feelgood' single came out nine months after album's release.
How Alan Parsons Project Became the Soundtrack to Jordan’s Bulls
A stroke of luck made the rocker's instrumental track "Sirius" one of the most recognizable intro songs in sports history.
How a Crude Remark Inspired Van Halen’s 'Everybody Wants Some!!'
It all started with an off-color joke by David Lee Roth.
The Tom Petty Song That 'Really Pissed Off' Eddie Murphy
Lyrics to "Jammin' Me" -- penned by Petty and Bob Dylan -- managed to both skewer the media and earn the wrath of the movie star.
When Van Halen Dove Into Pop with 'Can't Stop Lovin' You'
As turbulence within the group hit dangerous heights, their producer told them they needed a hit.
50 Years Ago: Beatles Release One of Many Versions of 'Let It Be'
The band didn't seem capable of letting one of its final singles be.
How the Guess Who Stumbled Into a No. 1 With 'American Woman'
It all started with a bootlegger, a broken guitar string and a curling arena in Ontario.
The Enduring Legacy of Foreigner’s 'I Want to Know What Love Is'
We break down the song's history and deliver 34 of its most memorable reinterpretations.
Tom Petty's 'Full Moon Fever': The Stories Behind Each Song
Singer needed a fresh start, and with these dozen tracks he earned one -- but it wasn't easy.