Queen's Brian May Admitted This Sleeper Hit Song Made Him Deeply Uncomfortable to Perform Due to the Lyrics

Queen's Brian May initially felt this hit song downplayed HIV/AIDS dangers, but later acknowledged its powerful impact and ...

1976’s Longest-Running No. 1 Hit Song Was Banned by Some Radio Stations

In 1976, Rod Stewart charted the longest-running No. 1 hit single of the year with “Tonight the Night (Gonna Be Alright”).

Alanis Morissette Disliked Her Best Written Song — Despite It Becoming Her Highest-Charting Hit

Alanis Morissette admitted she didn’t want Ironic on Jagged Little Pill, yet it became her highest‑charting hit and sparked ...

1991 Hit Ranked the 'Saddest Song' of All Time Was Inspired by Family Tragedy

March 20, 1991, was a horrific day for one of rock music's most famous artists, Eric Clapton. His son, Conor, was 4-years old ...

From Blondie to Joan Jett: Five artists who didn’t write their biggest hit

Five artists who didn't write their biggest hit, with entries by Blondie, Joan Jett, Elvis Presley, Cheap Trick, and Simple ...
American Songwriter

3 Legendary Pop Stars Who Quietly Wrote Hit Songs for Their “Rivals”

These pop stars wrote hits for their "rivals" at the height of their careers. Maybe the music industry isn't as catty as we ...

10 songs you didn’t know were written by the Beatles

Songs you didn’t know were written by the Beatles The Beatles penned hit after hit, all of which demonstrated their mastery ...

1985: The Only Year in Oscar History Where All 5 Best Original Song Nominees Were No. 1 Hot 100 Hits

The 1985 Academy Awards were the only ceremony where all five nominees for best original song were No. 1 hits on the BIllboard Hot 100.
American Songwriter

4 Hit 90s Rock Songs That Were Part of a Blockbuster Film Soundtrack

These four rock songs were all big hits in the 90s, and were also part of hte soundtrack for a blockbuster film.
The Root

White Mega-Hit Songs You Didn’t Know Were Written By Black People

While many women swooned over Michael Bolton’s 1991 song, “When A Man Loves a Woman,” we can bet they didn’t know that the ...

'9-1-1: Nashville' Star LeAnn Rimes Unpacks Episode 11 Origin Story and Writing Dixie's First Hit Song

Note: This story contains spoilers from "9-1-1: Nashville" Episode 11. The "9-1-1: Nashville" crew might have come together to support Don as he revisited his tragic past, but star LeAnn Rimes warned ...

5 One-Hit Wonders From The 90's That Belong On Every Road Trip Playlist

Curating a playlist for your rod trips? These nostalgic tracks from the 90s deliver catchy hooks, upbeat rhythms, and easy ...