3+ day, 26+ min ago   (332+ words) Tracy Chapman has to be one of the best musicians to ever be plucked out of Cleveland, Ohio, and onto mainstream radio. Ever since she made her mark with hits like “Fast Car”, Chapman’s lyrics have lingered in our minds…...

1+ week, 14+ hour ago   (413+ words) These three honky-tonk classics should be among the first songs you sit down with your kids and listen to. If you want to give them a strong lesson in country fandom, these songs will certainly turn their heads. It might…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (532+ words) Few love songs have aged as gracefully as Nat King Cole’s “Unforgettable.” First recorded in 1951, the song pairs his rich, velvety voice with Nelson Riddle’s elegant orchestral arrangement, creating a romance that feels intimate without becoming overly sentimental. The unforgettable…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (745+ words) grunge.com 5 Of The Best Duets That Prove Polar Opposites Can Make Great Music Together There's something captivating about duets that look like they shouldn't work on paper, only to yield extraordinary results. When we think of the duets of…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (1577+ words) His vocal performance is equally remarkable. Smokey never needs to shout. His light tenor sounds almost fragile at moments, which makes the emotional confession considerably more convincing. The Miracles surround him with beautifully controlled backing harmonies, while Tarplin’s guitar and…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (403+ words) American Songwriter Each generation has its own distinct sense of humor, and most baby boomers agree that theirs is the kind that doesn’t mind ruffling feathers or pushing the envelope. This humor inevitably bled into the music of the latter…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (578+ words) grunge.com Commonly Misunderstood Folk Rock Lyrics You May Be Singing Wrong Folk rock is known for its evocative lyricism, but the truth is that some of the biggest songs in the genre are often misheard by listeners. In this…...