Even though most would argue that folk music really had its heyday in the 1960s, the 1970s also brought a seriously compelling slate of folksy tunes. Especially early in the decade, releases from ...

Pop vocal trio the Bee Gees performing at the Music for UNICEF Concert at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, January, 1979. The 1970s were an eclectic time for music and cultural ...

The decade that brought us bell bottoms, platform shoes, and the rise of the personal computer also gifted the world an incredibly diverse and influential soundtrack. The 1970s were a melting pot of ...

The 50 best country songs from the 1970s shine a light on changes within the genre. Merle Haggard opened the decade with a song rooted in country traditionalism, but 10 years later, artists including ...

Folk songs are No. 1 hits in their own right, however, it is very rare for them to peak at the top of the charts. Why is that? Well, that is a loaded question entailing a lot of facets that deserve ...

For some artists, time can't dull their true talent, and that's especially true for "underrated" folk singer and songwriter Al Stewart. The '70s wunderkind announced that 2025 would mark his farewell ...

Queen had an uncertain beginning in the '70s, and then an uncertain ending. In between, they completed the band's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame resume. What their earliest albums lacked was a big single, ...

Neil Young proved that some songs are worth the wait when he surprised fans at Colorado's Fiddler's Green Amphitheater with his first performance of "Only Love Can Break Your Heart" in six years. The ...

The '70s were defined by music ranging from pop and punk to country rock and metal, but one genre stands out in the classic rock field: hard rock. Easily encompassing many of the above styles, as well ...

The sun will be gone by the time you finish reading this. These seasonally-appropriate folk albums will still be there.