In the summer of 1975, a soft rock ballad dominated the charts in both the United States and the U.K. The song was 10cc’s “I’m Not in Love,” written by former Neil Sedaka backup band members Eric ...

These timeless country songs didn't get the love they deserved when they were released in the 1970s. They should have been huge hits.

Can you guess the 1977 song from just one lyric? The year 1977 was a fascinating time in music history, serving as a bridge ...

Can you name these ’70s pop hits from a single line? The 1970s represented a vibrant and extraordinarily diverse era for ...

A legendary folk-rock voice is taking the stage for a final tour after a remarkable career filled with music, history, and ...

Ahead of his Dubai concert at Coca-Cola Arena this Sunday, Brown Munde icon spills secrets Dubai: Punjabi music powerhouse AP Dhillon isn’t the kind of pop star who swaggers into a room with ...

Word association time! Quick, when we name a decade, you shout out the bands that come immediately to mind. Ready? The 70s! Okay, we hear you. And those are some of the same bands that we think of, ...

I love the word "heartthrob." It stops you whether you read it or let it pass through your own lips in a giddy, longing breath. It has too many "t"s and a stutter in the middle, just like the tha-wump ...

This essay first appeared in the NPR Music newsletter. Sign up for early access to articles like this one, listening recommendations and more. I love the word "heartthrob." It stops you whether you ...

Since Cracker Barrel is in the news these days, I thought I’d relate a cute story that — somewhat uniquely — has nothing to do with the logo. The year after my father died, Lisa and I drove from ...