Jennifer Tyler
‘Forever Autumn’ is one of the most hauntingly beautiful songs in Justin Hayward’s career, and its story is as fascinating as the song itself. Originally written by Jeff Wayne, Gary Osborne, and Paul Vigrass in 1969 for a LEGO commercial, the melody’s melancholy tone caught the attention of listeners even then. But it wasn’t until […]
Released on March 23, 1979, Van Halen II marked the explosive return of one of rock’s most electrifying new bands. Coming just a year after their groundbreaking debut, the album proved that Van Halen wasn’t a one-hit wonder — they were a force destined to redefine late ’70s hard rock. Recorded at Sunset Sound Recorders […]
Bob Seger’s ‘Turn the Page’ stands as one of rock’s most heartfelt and soul-searching road songs, a reflection on the loneliness, monotony, and emotional cost of life as a touring musician. Originally written in 1972 and released the following year on Seger’s Back in ’72 album, the song became a defining moment in his career. […]
U2’s ‘Mysterious Ways’ stands as one of the most memorable and groove-driven tracks in the band’s catalog—a song born from creative tension, experimentation, and, fittingly, a bit of mystery. Released in 1991 as part of Achtung Baby, the song marked a dramatic shift in U2’s sound, blending alternative rock with dance rhythms and a hypnotic […]
When Judas Priest released Screaming for Vengeance in July 1982, the band was already a heavy metal powerhouse—but it was the single ‘You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’”’ that catapulted them into the global mainstream. Written by Rob Halford, K.K. Downing, and Glenn Tipton, the track became a defiant anthem of perseverance and heavy metal resilience, […]
Classic rock is roaring back into the spotlight with the release of Can’t Get Enough: A Tribute to Bad Company, a new star-studded album celebrating one of the most influential rock bands of the 1970s. Dropping today, the record arrives just ahead of Bad Company’s long-awaited induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame […]
‘Vital Signs,’ the closing track on Rush’s landmark 1981 album Moving Pictures, stands as both an ending and a beginning for the band. While the record features iconic hits like “Tom Sawyer,” “Limelight,” and “YYZ,” “Vital Signs” hints at the sonic evolution that would define Rush throughout the next decade. Written by Geddy Lee, Alex […]
‘Dream Police,’ the electrifying title track from Cheap Trick’s 1979 album, is one of the band’s defining moments—a fusion of power pop precision, arena rock energy, and a touch of dark humor. Written by guitarist Rick Nielsen, the song explores themes of paranoia and subconscious control, wrapped in a hook-laden melody that became a cornerstone […]
Poison’s ‘Talk Dirty to Me’ stands as one of the most iconic songs of the 1980s glam metal movement—a high-energy anthem that captured both the sound and look of the era. Released in 1987 as the second single from the band’s debut album Look What the Cat Dragged In, the track was the band’s first […]
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s ‘The Ballad of Curtis Loew’ is one of the band’s most heartfelt and story-driven songs, blending Southern rock storytelling with bluesy soul. Released in 1974 on the band’s Second Helping album, the track paints a vivid picture of a young boy’s admiration for an aging bluesman—a song that captures both the magic of […]
John Mellencamp’s ‘R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. (A Salute to 60’s Rock)’ is a spirited tribute to the golden age of American rock and roll. Released in 1986 as the final single from his Scarecrow album, the song celebrates the raw energy and optimism of the music that shaped Mellencamp’s youth—and the country itself. While it […]
Pink Floyd’s ‘Run Like Hell’ is one of the most electrifying tracks from the band’s 1979 rock opera The Wall, an album that pushed creative and emotional boundaries for both the band and rock music as a whole. Written by David Gilmour and Roger Waters, the song embodies paranoia, aggression, and alienation—themes central to the […]