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When Guns N’ Roses unleashed Appetite for Destruction in 1987, it became one of the most iconic hard rock albums of all time. Among its standout tracks was ‘Paradise City,’ a song that captured both the grit of Los Angeles and the yearning for something better. The origins of ‘Paradise City’ go back to a […]
When the Doobie Brothers released Toulouse Street in 1972, the band had already built a reputation as a hard-working San Jose outfit with a loyal following. But it was ‘Listen to the Music’ — written by guitarist and vocalist Tom Johnston — that launched them into the national spotlight. The single reached No. 11 on […]
At the height of their careers in the early 1980s, two legends from opposite ends of the music industry came together to create one of the most iconic songs of the decade. That duo was Michael Jackson and Eddie Van Halen, and the song became Beat It. MJ, who would be releasing his sixth studio […]
You’ve blasted them on album, cassette and CD. However, did you really hear what those classic rock anthems were saying? Beneath the guitar solos, leather pants and smoke machines, a deeper game was being played. Now, 40+ years on, the truth is crawling out from under the Marshall stacks. Let’s start with the big one; Led Zeppelin. Yeah, Stairway […]
When Van Halen dropped Fair Warning in April 1981, the band was already riding a wave of fame, but this record marked a different turn. Darker, heavier, and more experimental than their first three albums, it pushed the boundaries of what the Pasadena quartet had been doing. Nestled in the tracklist was ‘Unchained,’ a song […]
Dire Straits’ ‘Money for Nothing‘ is one of the defining songs of the 1980s, both musically and culturally. Released in 1985 as the lead single from the band’s Brothers in Arms album, it quickly became their biggest hit, topping the charts in the United States and reaching the Top 10 across the world. Written by […]
Pink Floyd’s ‘Money‘ is one of the most recognizable songs in rock history, both for its unusual structure and for the role it played in shaping the success of the band’s landmark 1973 album, The Dark Side of the Moon. Written primarily by Roger Waters, the track stood out immediately because of its 7/4 time […]
The Eagles’ 1980 ballad ‘I Can’t Tell You Why‘ holds a special place in the band’s history, both musically and personally. Featured on their final studio album before their first breakup, The Long Run, the song marked a new direction for the group while also showcasing a fresh voice. Unlike their signature country-rock hits, this […]
When Bob Seger released ‘Night Moves‘ in 1976, it became the song that forever changed his career. Up until then, Seger had been a popular regional act in Detroit and throughout the Midwest, known for his fiery live shows with the Silver Bullet Band. Despite years of relentless touring and a loyal hometown following, national […]
When Foreigner exploded onto the scene in 1977, they did it with an anthem that sounded both fresh and instantly classic. ‘Feels Like the First Time,’ their debut single, introduced the world to a band that blended arena rock energy with polished, radio-ready hooks—and it immediately put them on the map. The song was written […]
The Rock Gods Behind The Curtains You’ve been blasting these tracks since high school. Screaming the lyrics on road trips, in bars and maybe even in the shower. What if we told you some of your favorite rock anthems weren’t even written by the artists singing them? Welcome to the shadowy world of rock’s secret […]
Few debut albums in rock history announced themselves as boldly as Boston’s 1976 self-titled record, and one of its crown jewels was the dynamic pairing ‘Foreplay/Long Time.‘ The song wasn’t just a hit—it was a statement of the band’s musical vision, blending technical precision with radio-ready melodies. The roots of the track stretch back years […]