Waterloo – ABBA
admin “Waterloo” is the iconic, career-launching song by the Swedish pop group ABBA. The Breakthrough Song Release: 1974 Writers: Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and Stig Anderson (lyrics). The Big Win: “Waterloo”…
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Sharp Dressed Man by ZZ Top
About The Song Background “Sharp Dressed Man” is a quintessential rock anthem by the American blues-rock trio, ZZ Top. Released in 1983 as the lead single from their album Eliminator,…
Blue Oyster Cult – (Don’t Fear) The Reaper
About The Song Background “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper,” a haunting yet undeniably catchy rock anthem, was birthed from the minds of the American rock band Blue Öyster Cult. Released in…
The Weight – The Band
About The Song Background “The Weight,” a cornerstone of American rock music, was penned by Robbie Robertson and performed by The Band. Released in 1968 on their debut album, Music…
The Temptations It’s Growing
About The Song Background “It’s Growing” was a soulful ballad released in 1965 by the legendary Motown group, The Temptations. The song, written by Miracles members Smokey Robinson and Pete…
Poison Ivy by The Coasters
About The Song “Poison Ivy,” a 1959 hit by the vocal group The Coasters, is a deceptively simple song with a lasting legacy. This deep dive explores the song’s background,…
Stagger Lee by Lloy Price
About The Song Lloyd Price’s 1958 rendition of “Stagger Lee” is a cornerstone of Rock and Roll history. It’s a song entrenched in American folklore, a catchy melody intertwined with…
I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry by Hank Williams
About The Song “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry,” a country music ballad penned and performed by the legendary Hank Williams, stands as a cornerstone of the genre. Released in…
Loretta Lynn – Coal Miner’s Daughter
Loretta Lynn’s “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” released in 1970, is far more than just a country song; it’s an autobiographical anthem, a poignant narrative of hardship and pride, and a cultural…
Dolly Parton – Coat Of Many Colors
Background “Coat of Many Colors,” a poignant country ballad written and performed by Dolly Parton, was released in 1971. It quickly ascended to the top of the Billboard Hot Country…