The Temptations' immediate success stopped Berry Gordy from ever allowing them to reach their psychedelic potential.

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From Masters of War to Ohio, these classic rock protest songs challenged power, fueled movements, and still hit hard today.

Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford are two of the greatest songwriters England has ever produced, and, unlike a plethora of English-born songwriters, they have never made any attempt to hide their ...

Few musical groups have an influence that is as broad as The Temptations. The five-man group had numerous hit singles, including these four songs, which still make me want to dance today. “The Way You ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Behind Clive Davis's roster of hitmakers is a larger story about who financed, distributed, and profited from Black music during the last half-century.

In 1968, Glen Campbell telephoned Jimmy Webb and asked for a place-based song to compliment “By the Time I Get to Phoenix.” Webb thought of his time spent driving through the Oklahoma panhandle and ...

Here’s our soundtrack to yet another tumultuous year in the making. Springsteen offered up a protest rallying cry against Trump fascism; Charli xcx gave us a droll, doom-ridden 2026 time capsule; Luke ...

The 1960s boasted some incredibly memorable songs. The decade was revolutionary. Music was often used as a tool to push society forward. The artists of the day had their fingers on the pulse of the ...

Some songs do more than entertain us; they transport us. A single melody can instantly bring back memories, emotions, places, and moments we thought were lost in time. That’s the magic of music, and ...