While it's totally subjective, we think it's safe to say that the best love songs tell stories that touch your heart in such a way that they are never forgotten. They spark memories of the joys, fears ...

Although Queen has had such an extensive catalog, their sound is perhaps most recognized for its genre-defying appeal and theatrical flair. The English rock band, formed in 1970, is best known for ...

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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 ...

According to the charts, Alex Warren's hit single "Ordinary" is the undisputed song of the summer. The song has reigned at No. 1 on the Hot 100 for 10 weeks, but fans and critics remain unenthused.

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Chances are your dad was a fan of the 1980s. Chances are he grew up, came of age or had some other formative moment in his life during the decade. That means that he likely has a favorite song or ...

Enioluwa has shared a plush video of what he did for his Tanzanian lover, Phina when she came to visit him. He shared ...

The pioneer of Contemporary Christian Music wrote songs of salvation and worship for a generation of evangelicals. Chuck Girard wrote and sang and played from the time he was a kid—rhythm and blues, ...

Fleetwood Mac is, indeed, forever woven into the tapestry of rock ‘n’ roll. Hailed as one of the most popular bands of the 1970s, they carved out a distinct space in the music industry and made ...