Oldies Music: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Elvis cause of death
The true facts of Elvis Presley's death, including the role drugs may have played in his passing, part of a FAQ from Oldies at About.com.
The true facts of Elvis Presley's death, including the role drugs may have played in his passing, part of a FAQ from Oldies at About.com.
Oldies Singers and Bands
Biographies and music of pop and rock music singers and bands from the 50s, 60s, 70s, from your Oldies Music Guide at About.com.
Biographies and music of pop and rock music singers and bands from the 50s, 60s, 70s, from your Oldies Music Guide at About.com.
Today In Rock History
This day in rock history -- a day-by-day history of oldies music and artists from the 50s, 60s, and 70s, including famous celebrity births, deaths, recordings, releases, and events. Compiled and written by your Oldies guide at About.com.
This day in rock history -- a day-by-day history of oldies music and artists from the 50s, 60s, and 70s, including famous celebrity births, deaths, recordings, releases, and events. Compiled and written by your Oldies guide at About.com.
The Top 10 Biggest Disco Songs
A list of the biggest and best charting classic disco songs of all time, as compiled and written by your Oldies Guide at About.com.
A list of the biggest and best charting classic disco songs of all time, as compiled and written by your Oldies Guide at About.com.
As Seen On TV!
What song's playing in that TV commercial? Identify those old songs you keep hearing in the most popular new TV commercials and ads... from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
What song's playing in that TV commercial? Identify those old songs you keep hearing in the most popular new TV commercials and ads... from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
Jerry Lee and Myra Gale Brown
Why did Jerry Lee marry his thirteen-year-old cousin?
Why did Jerry Lee marry his thirteen-year-old cousin?
The Best Wedding Songs
The best wedding songs from the 50s, 60s, and 70s, complete with reviews and a price comparison guide, from Oldies at About.com.
The best wedding songs from the 50s, 60s, and 70s, complete with reviews and a price comparison guide, from Oldies at About.com.
Doctor Robert
Doctor Robert Written by: John Lennon (100%) (credited to Lennon-McCartney) Recorded: April 17 and 19,
Doctor Robert Written by: John Lennon (100%) (credited to Lennon-McCartney) Recorded: April 17 and 19,
Greatest Oldies Duets
The greatest duets of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, including classic love and relationship songs in rock, pop, soul, r&b, and more. A list compiled by your Oldies Guide at About.com.
The greatest duets of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, including classic love and relationship songs in rock, pop, soul, r&b, and more. A list compiled by your Oldies Guide at About.com.
American Pie: Chorus
: What's the meaning of the chorus ("Bye, bye, Miss American Pie")? : So bye, bye, Miss American Pie
: What's the meaning of the chorus ("Bye, bye, Miss American Pie")? : So bye, bye, Miss American Pie
Top 10 Romantic Albums
Everyone has their favorite romantic albums and love song cds, and here's mine... a list of the best
Everyone has their favorite romantic albums and love song cds, and here's mine... a list of the best
Elvis and drugs
What was Elvis Presley's relationship with drugs?
What was Elvis Presley's relationship with drugs?
Elvis' final concert
When and where was Elvis Presley's last concert?
When and where was Elvis Presley's last concert?
Oldies Dance Music
The Top 10 best oldies dance songs of all time, handpicked by your About.com Guide! Read the reviews, compare the prices, and buy them instantly here!
The Top 10 best oldies dance songs of all time, handpicked by your About.com Guide! Read the reviews, compare the prices, and buy them instantly here!
Today in Oldies Music History
Births, deaths, events, charts, recordings, concerts, and more on May 22 in oldies rock and roll music history. From your Guide at oldies.about.com.
Births, deaths, events, charts, recordings, concerts, and more on May 22 in oldies rock and roll music history. From your Guide at oldies.about.com.
Oldies with Two Chords
Only know how to play two chords on your guitar (or piano)? You're in luck - these ten hit oldies, beloved by millions, only use two! Find out which big hits from the 50s, 60s, and 70s are the easiest to learn from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
Only know how to play two chords on your guitar (or piano)? You're in luck - these ten hit oldies, beloved by millions, only use two! Find out which big hits from the 50s, 60s, and 70s are the easiest to learn from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
The Top 10 Motown Hits of All Time
The biggest 10 Motown hits of all time, the best-selling singles from the label and their stories and history, compiled by your Oldies Guide at About.com.
The biggest 10 Motown hits of all time, the best-selling singles from the label and their stories and history, compiled by your Oldies Guide at About.com.
Buddy Holly's plane crash
How did Buddy Holly die in a plane crash?
How did Buddy Holly die in a plane crash?
Top 10 Rockabilly Songs
A list of the ten most popular and highest charting rockabilly songs of all time, as compiled and written by your Oldies Guide at About.com.
A list of the ten most popular and highest charting rockabilly songs of all time, as compiled and written by your Oldies Guide at About.com.
Ray Charles' blindness
How did Ray Charles become blind?
How did Ray Charles become blind?
Top 10 Michael Jackson Songs
A list of ten musical milestones in the Seventies career of Michael Jackson, both as a solo artist and a member of the Jackson 5, as compiled and written by your Oldies Guide at About.com.
A list of ten musical milestones in the Seventies career of Michael Jackson, both as a solo artist and a member of the Jackson 5, as compiled and written by your Oldies Guide at About.com.
The History of Elvis: 1955
The history of Elvis Presley in 1955, including Elvis singles, concerts, important dates and more. A historical Elvis Presley timeline courtesy of your oldies music guide at About.com.
The history of Elvis Presley in 1955, including Elvis singles, concerts, important dates and more. A historical Elvis Presley timeline courtesy of your oldies music guide at About.com.
The Top Ten Mardi Gras Oldies
A list of the best Mardi Gras oldies, as celebrated by New Orleans carnival revelers for decades now, as picked by me, your oldies guide at About.com. Funk, rock, R&B, brass band music, and more from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.
A list of the best Mardi Gras oldies, as celebrated by New Orleans carnival revelers for decades now, as picked by me, your oldies guide at About.com. Funk, rock, R&B, brass band music, and more from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.
Ray Charles' families
How many wives and children did Ray Charles have?
How many wives and children did Ray Charles have?
Elvis' last day
What was Elvis Presley's last day like?
What was Elvis Presley's last day like?
Top 20 Wedding Oldies Part Two
The oldies.about.com guide to the best wedding oldies songs, complete with reviews and a price comparison guide!
The oldies.about.com guide to the best wedding oldies songs, complete with reviews and a price comparison guide!
Songs About Racism
Songs about racism from the 50s, 60s, and 70s, music which deals with the struggle of African-Americans, compiled by your Oldies Guide at About.com.
Songs about racism from the 50s, 60s, and 70s, music which deals with the struggle of African-Americans, compiled by your Oldies Guide at About.com.
The 10 Best Rock Instrumentals of the 70s
The best rock instrumentals of the 1970s, including Philly soul epics, rock and funk workouts, novelties, and more! A tribute to the best music without words of rock's first golden age. From your Oldies Guide at About.com.
The best rock instrumentals of the 1970s, including Philly soul epics, rock and funk workouts, novelties, and more! A tribute to the best music without words of rock's first golden age. From your Oldies Guide at About.com.
Oldies Songs About School
Here's a list of the Top 10 best oldies songs about school and the classroom experience, in descending
Here's a list of the Top 10 best oldies songs about school and the classroom experience, in descending
Mod
A basic guide to classic 60s mod music, its best and most popular artists, bands, singers, and songs, and a history of how the mod style fits into other areas of popular music. From the Oldies music guide at About.com.
A basic guide to classic 60s mod music, its best and most popular artists, bands, singers, and songs, and a history of how the mod style fits into other areas of popular music. From the Oldies music guide at About.com.
Songs About Money
The best songs about money -- songs of the 50s, 60s, and 70s dealing directly with money, poverty, greed, and wealth, including big hits, classic tracks, and near-obscurities. A list compiled by your Oldies Guide at About.com.
The best songs about money -- songs of the 50s, 60s, and 70s dealing directly with money, poverty, greed, and wealth, including big hits, classic tracks, and near-obscurities. A list compiled by your Oldies Guide at About.com.
Paul is Dead visual clues
: What are the major "Paul is dead" clues on Beatle album covers? (NOTE: Since all accounts of the PID
: What are the major "Paul is dead" clues on Beatle album covers? (NOTE: Since all accounts of the PID
Northern Soul - The Songs
What songs are considered the great Northern Soul classics?
What songs are considered the great Northern Soul classics?
Profile: Motown
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important record labels of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important record labels of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
Profile: Stevie Wonder
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
The 10 Best Rock Instrumentals of the 50s
The best rock instrumentals of the Fifties, including drum solos, guitar workouts, novelties, and more! A tribute to the best music without words of rock's first golden age. From your Oldies Guide at About.com.
The best rock instrumentals of the Fifties, including drum solos, guitar workouts, novelties, and more! A tribute to the best music without words of rock's first golden age. From your Oldies Guide at About.com.
Revolution
Revolution Written by: John Lennon (100%) (credited as Lennon-McCartney) Recorded: July 10-12, 1968 (Studio
Revolution Written by: John Lennon (100%) (credited as Lennon-McCartney) Recorded: July 10-12, 1968 (Studio
Elvis' burial and grave
What are the details of Elvis Presley's burial and grave?
What are the details of Elvis Presley's burial and grave?
Weirdest Phil Spector Moments
The following is a chronological look at Phil Spector's ten weirdest moments -- snapshots of a inordinately
The following is a chronological look at Phil Spector's ten weirdest moments -- snapshots of a inordinately
Motown
: "Motown" is both a style of music and a label; in fact, no other label (with the possible exception
: "Motown" is both a style of music and a label; in fact, no other label (with the possible exception
The Elvis Years: 1954-1977
A database of important information about Elvis Presley, including a timeline of important events, recording sessions, concert dates, and discography. From your Oldies Guide at About.com.
A database of important information about Elvis Presley, including a timeline of important events, recording sessions, concert dates, and discography. From your Oldies Guide at About.com.
Oldies Protest Songs
Protest songs that dealt with money and power rather than race or war -- classic oldies and hits from the 50s, 60s, and 70s, compiled by your Oldies Guide at About.com.
Protest songs that dealt with money and power rather than race or war -- classic oldies and hits from the 50s, 60s, and 70s, compiled by your Oldies Guide at About.com.
Summer Oldies CDs
The best summer oldies music CDs and compilations on the market - surf music, soul music, drag music, and shag music! All the big hits and some obscurities you haven't fallen in love with yet! Read your Guide's review, compare prices, and buy them right here!
The best summer oldies music CDs and compilations on the market - surf music, soul music, drag music, and shag music! All the big hits and some obscurities you haven't fallen in love with yet! Read your Guide's review, compare prices, and buy them right here!
Top Ten Doo Wop Songs
A list of the ten most popular and highest charting doo-wop songs of all time, as compiled and written by your Oldies Guide at About.com.
A list of the ten most popular and highest charting doo-wop songs of all time, as compiled and written by your Oldies Guide at About.com.
The Top 10 Elvis Hits of All Time
The biggest 10 Elvis PResley hits of all time, the best-selling singles from the King and their stories and history, compiled by your Oldies Guide at About.com.
The biggest 10 Elvis PResley hits of all time, the best-selling singles from the King and their stories and history, compiled by your Oldies Guide at About.com.
Profile: Bread (the band)
Success: Faire member Robb Royer suggested to Gates that they form their own group, along with mutual
Success: Faire member Robb Royer suggested to Gates that they form their own group, along with mutual
Profile: War
Later years: The band soldiered on in the R&B market, however, despite the loss of Papa Dee Allen to
Later years: The band soldiered on in the R&B market, however, despite the loss of Papa Dee Allen to
Summer Romance Oldies
The all time greatest oldies songs and music about summer romances, their fleeting nature, and the joy and pain they can bring... a list of 60s and 70s summer romance classics handpicked exclusively by your Oldies guide at About.com.
The all time greatest oldies songs and music about summer romances, their fleeting nature, and the joy and pain they can bring... a list of 60s and 70s summer romance classics handpicked exclusively by your Oldies guide at About.com.
The First Rock Song
The first rock and roll song: can it be determined?
The first rock and roll song: can it be determined?
Road Trip Oldies CDs
The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies CDs for a road trip -- rock and roll, blues, boogie, country, bluegrass, and more! Complete with music reviews, tracklistings, and a price comparison guide.
The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies CDs for a road trip -- rock and roll, blues, boogie, country, bluegrass, and more! Complete with music reviews, tracklistings, and a price comparison guide.
Top 10 Oldies Myths
The Top Ten myths and urban legends about rock and pop in the 50s, 60s, and 70s, how they started, and why they're totally (or at least mostly) false. From your Oldies Guide at About.com.
The Top Ten myths and urban legends about rock and pop in the 50s, 60s, and 70s, how they started, and why they're totally (or at least mostly) false. From your Oldies Guide at About.com.
Profile: America (the band)
Claims to fame: One of the most popular soft-rock outfits of the era Brought the sound of folk-rock groups
Claims to fame: One of the most popular soft-rock outfits of the era Brought the sound of folk-rock groups
Elvis Presley Books
The oldies.about.com guide to a Elvis Presley book collection -- biographies, histories, and guides no Elvis fan should be without, complete with reviews and a price comparison guide!
The oldies.about.com guide to a Elvis Presley book collection -- biographies, histories, and guides no Elvis fan should be without, complete with reviews and a price comparison guide!
"Lost" Oldies
Songs That Are Themes For Characters Desmond: "Make Your Own Kind of Music," "Mama" Cass Elliot (purchase/download)
Songs That Are Themes For Characters Desmond: "Make Your Own Kind of Music," "Mama" Cass Elliot (purchase/download)
What Does "American Pie" Mean?
A look at the interpretation of rock's most famous folk history
A look at the interpretation of rock's most famous folk history
The 10 Best Rock Instrumentals of the 60s
The best rock instrumentals of the Sixties, including soul smashes, surf classics, novelties, and more! A tribute to the best music without words of rock's first golden age. From your Oldies Guide at About.com.
The best rock instrumentals of the Sixties, including soul smashes, surf classics, novelties, and more! A tribute to the best music without words of rock's first golden age. From your Oldies Guide at About.com.
"American Pie": Verse 3
The day the music died We were singin'..
The day the music died We were singin'..
Mean Mr. Mustard
Mean Mr. Mustard by the Beatles Written by: John Lennon (100%) (credited as Lennon-McCartney) Recorded:
Mean Mr. Mustard by the Beatles Written by: John Lennon (100%) (credited as Lennon-McCartney) Recorded:
Elvis' funeral
What were the details of Elvis Presley's funeral?
What were the details of Elvis Presley's funeral?
I Want To Hold Your Hand
I Want To Hold Your Hand Written by: John Lennon (50%) and Paul McCartney (50%) (credited as Lennon-McCartney)
I Want To Hold Your Hand Written by: John Lennon (50%) and Paul McCartney (50%) (credited as Lennon-McCartney)
Profile: Ritchie Valens
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
Profile: ABBA
Formed: 1971 (Stockholm, Sweden) Genres: Pop, Europop, Disco Members: Anni-Frid Synni "Frida" Lyngstad
Formed: 1971 (Stockholm, Sweden) Genres: Pop, Europop, Disco Members: Anni-Frid Synni "Frida" Lyngstad
Profile: Chic
Claims to fame: Disco's greatest band One of the most consistently popular disco acts of the era Leaders
Claims to fame: Disco's greatest band One of the most consistently popular disco acts of the era Leaders
Profile: Tina Turner
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
Songs for Cheaters
Songs and music about cheating, affairs, and other illicit romances - a playlist of tunes about extramarital liasons and the toll they take on those involved. Written and compiled by your Oldies Guide at About.com.
Songs and music about cheating, affairs, and other illicit romances - a playlist of tunes about extramarital liasons and the toll they take on those involved. Written and compiled by your Oldies Guide at About.com.
Teen Tragedy - The Fifties and Sixties
The Top Ten greatest teen tragedy songs of the Fifties and Sixties
The Top Ten greatest teen tragedy songs of the Fifties and Sixties
The Top Ten Oldies of 1955
The best oldies of 1955 - the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts of the year. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, sound samples, and more.
The best oldies of 1955 - the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts of the year. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, sound samples, and more.
Jerry Lee and pianos on fire
Did Jerry Lee Lewis really set his pianos on fire onstage?
Did Jerry Lee Lewis really set his pianos on fire onstage?
Paul is Dead musical clues
: What are the major "Paul is dead" musical clues in Beatles songs? (NOTE: Since all accounts of the
: What are the major "Paul is dead" musical clues in Beatles songs? (NOTE: Since all accounts of the
Profile: The Bee Gees
A profile of The Bee Gees, the trio of brothers who began as Australia's answer to the Beatles and eventually kicked a flagging disco scene straight into the heart of American culture with the soundtrack to the Saturday Night Fever film. This Bee Gees profile is one of a series on music's most important artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
A profile of The Bee Gees, the trio of brothers who began as Australia's answer to the Beatles and eventually kicked a flagging disco scene straight into the heart of American culture with the soundtrack to the Saturday Night Fever film. This Bee Gees profile is one of a series on music's most important artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
The Beatles Songs
The history of the Beatles' songs, including facts, charts, session info, trivia, and more, from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
The history of the Beatles' songs, including facts, charts, session info, trivia, and more, from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
Elvis' health
Did factors other than drugs contribute to Elvis Presley's death?
Did factors other than drugs contribute to Elvis Presley's death?
Summer of Love Oldies
The all time greatest oldies songs and music from 1967 that deal with the Summer of Love or which merely espouse its philosophy... a list of the summer of '67's greatest peace-and-love classics, handpicked by your Oldies guide at About.com.
The all time greatest oldies songs and music from 1967 that deal with the Summer of Love or which merely espouse its philosophy... a list of the summer of '67's greatest peace-and-love classics, handpicked by your Oldies guide at About.com.
30 Things About Elvis
Little-known facts and trivia about Elvis Presley, including stories about his childhood, career, death, and more. Elvis Presley facts most fans don't know, courtesy of your oldies music guide at About.com.
Little-known facts and trivia about Elvis Presley, including stories about his childhood, career, death, and more. Elvis Presley facts most fans don't know, courtesy of your oldies music guide at About.com.
The Ultimate Guide to Disco
All about disco music -- an in-depth look at classic 70's disco songs, hits, artists, history, impact, and legacy. From your Oldies Guide at About.com.
All about disco music -- an in-depth look at classic 70's disco songs, hits, artists, history, impact, and legacy. From your Oldies Guide at About.com.
Top Ten Oldies 1955-1979
An index of the Top Ten oldies from 1955-1979, inclusive, as chosen by your Oldies Guide at About.com -- the smash hits, the best singles, and most influential works. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
An index of the Top Ten oldies from 1955-1979, inclusive, as chosen by your Oldies Guide at About.com -- the smash hits, the best singles, and most influential works. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
Yesterday
Yesterday Working Title: Scrambled Eggs Written by: Paul McCartney (100%) (credited as Lennon-McCartney)
Yesterday Working Title: Scrambled Eggs Written by: Paul McCartney (100%) (credited as Lennon-McCartney)
The Top Ten Oldies of 1965
The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies of 1965 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies of 1965 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
The Top Ten Oldies of 1963
The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies of 1963 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies of 1963 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
The Top 10 Elvis Presley DVDs
The top ten Elvis Presley DVDs of all time - compilations, original albums, live recordings, and more! A handy shopping list from your oldies.about.com guide. Compare prices and buy these Elvis DVDs here!
The top ten Elvis Presley DVDs of all time - compilations, original albums, live recordings, and more! A handy shopping list from your oldies.about.com guide. Compare prices and buy these Elvis DVDs here!
You Gotta Know How To Pony
The great dances of the Fifties and Sixties, and their place in the history of rock and roll and the rock generation.
The great dances of the Fifties and Sixties, and their place in the history of rock and roll and the rock generation.
Come Together
Come Together Written by: John Lennon (100%) (credited as Lennon-McCartney) Recorded: July 21-23, 1969
Come Together Written by: John Lennon (100%) (credited as Lennon-McCartney) Recorded: July 21-23, 1969
Most popular shag songs
What are the most popular songs to shag to?
What are the most popular songs to shag to?
Twist and Shout
Twist and Shout Written by: Phil Medley and Bert Burns (credited as Medley-Russell) Recorded: February
Twist and Shout Written by: Phil Medley and Bert Burns (credited as Medley-Russell) Recorded: February
All You Need Is Love
All You Need Is Love Written by: John Lennon (100%) (credited as Lennon-McCartney) Recorded: June 14,
All You Need Is Love Written by: John Lennon (100%) (credited as Lennon-McCartney) Recorded: June 14,
Linda Ronstadt
James Taylor, Warren Zevon, J.D. Souther) as well as a number of refurbished oldies. Later years: When
James Taylor, Warren Zevon, J.D. Souther) as well as a number of refurbished oldies. Later years: When
The History of Elvis: 1960
The history of Elvis Presley in 1960, including Elvis singles, concerts, important dates and more. A historical Elvis Presley timeline courtesy of your oldies music guide at About.com.
The history of Elvis Presley in 1960, including Elvis singles, concerts, important dates and more. A historical Elvis Presley timeline courtesy of your oldies music guide at About.com.
Profile: The Beach Boys
One of a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
One of a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
The Top Ten Oldies of 1960
The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies of 1960 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, sound samples, and more.
The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies of 1960 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, sound samples, and more.
Francie Schwartz: The About...
Francie Schwartz is the Lost Paul Girlfriend. A struggling scriptwriter who, like thousands, became intrigued
Francie Schwartz is the Lost Paul Girlfriend. A struggling scriptwriter who, like thousands, became intrigued
Hey Jude
Hey Jude Written by: Paul McCartney (100%) (credited as Lennon-McCartney) Recorded: July 31, 1968; August
Hey Jude Written by: Paul McCartney (100%) (credited as Lennon-McCartney) Recorded: July 31, 1968; August
Sounds Like Elvis
The all time greatest and most popular Elvis Presley imitations, impersonations, and tributes on record... a list of the most prominent vocal pretenders to the King's throne, handpicked by your Oldies guide at About.com.
The all time greatest and most popular Elvis Presley imitations, impersonations, and tributes on record... a list of the most prominent vocal pretenders to the King's throne, handpicked by your Oldies guide at About.com.
Let It Be
Let It Be Written by: Paul McCartney (100%) (credited as Lennon-McCartney) Recorded: January 31, (Apple
Let It Be Written by: Paul McCartney (100%) (credited as Lennon-McCartney) Recorded: January 31, (Apple
Oldies For Workers
The peculiar economic and social structure of America in its post-war years was designed for the working
The peculiar economic and social structure of America in its post-war years was designed for the working
Fats Domino's 10 Biggest Hits
The biggest of Fats Domino's ridiculous amount of Top 40 hits from the '50s and '60s, the ballads, the strolls, the jump blues! Classic New Orleans R&B from the Fifties from your Oldies Guide at About.com!
The biggest of Fats Domino's ridiculous amount of Top 40 hits from the '50s and '60s, the ballads, the strolls, the jump blues! Classic New Orleans R&B from the Fifties from your Oldies Guide at About.com!
The Eagles
Formed: 1971 (Los Angeles, CA) Styles: Country-rock, Pop-rock, Classic Rock, Soft-rock, Country Claims
Formed: 1971 (Los Angeles, CA) Styles: Country-rock, Pop-rock, Classic Rock, Soft-rock, Country Claims
Beatles "Bigger Than Jesus" FAQ
It was the most infamous and disruptive moment in a Beatles history that was filled with them: the magazine
It was the most infamous and disruptive moment in a Beatles history that was filled with them: the magazine
Mama Said
Songs about mothers, motherly advice, and tributes to moms in general. From your Guide at oldies.about.com.
Songs about mothers, motherly advice, and tributes to moms in general. From your Guide at oldies.about.com.
Ray Charles and heroin
When did Ray Charles become addicted to heroin?
When did Ray Charles become addicted to heroin?
Mad Men: Season 1
Songs from AMC's Mad Men, a playlist featuring music from Season 1 of the popular TV show. From your Guide at oldies.about.com.
Songs from AMC's Mad Men, a playlist featuring music from Season 1 of the popular TV show. From your Guide at oldies.about.com.
Bubblegum
: The sub-genre of pop music known as "bubblegum" is one of the very few dominated by a specific production
: The sub-genre of pop music known as "bubblegum" is one of the very few dominated by a specific production
Soft Rock
: The music that ruled certain areas of FM in the late Seventies was known as "Soft Rock" not because
: The music that ruled certain areas of FM in the late Seventies was known as "Soft Rock" not because
Michelle
Michelle Written by: Paul McCartney (80%), John Lennon (20%) (credited to Lennon-McCartney) Recorded:
Michelle Written by: Paul McCartney (80%), John Lennon (20%) (credited to Lennon-McCartney) Recorded:
The Top Ten Oldies of 1961
The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies of 1961 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies of 1961 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
The Top Ten Oldies of 1977
The oldies.about.com guide to the top ten oldies songs of 1977 - the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
The oldies.about.com guide to the top ten oldies songs of 1977 - the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
If Everybody Had A Notion...
The best places on the web to find information on classic surf music oldies.
The best places on the web to find information on classic surf music oldies.
The Top 10 Worst Disco Songs
A list of the ten worst disco songs of all time from the classic 70s disco era, as compiled and written by your Oldies Guide at About.com.
A list of the ten worst disco songs of all time from the classic 70s disco era, as compiled and written by your Oldies Guide at About.com.
Greatest Bo Diddley Songs
Whether you agree with his self-imposed title of "The Originator" or not, Bo Diddley was certainly one
Whether you agree with his self-imposed title of "The Originator" or not, Bo Diddley was certainly one
Blackbird
Blackbird Written by: Paul McCartney (100%) (credited to Lennon-McCartney) Recorded: June 11, 1968 (Studio
Blackbird Written by: Paul McCartney (100%) (credited to Lennon-McCartney) Recorded: June 11, 1968 (Studio
Rock Hall Outcasts
A list of important rock, soul, and pop artists who have never been nominated for, much less inducted into, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, including their eligibility year, song samples, and more. From your Oldies Guide at About.com.
A list of important rock, soul, and pop artists who have never been nominated for, much less inducted into, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, including their eligibility year, song samples, and more. From your Oldies Guide at About.com.
The Top Ten Oldies of 1967
The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies of 1967 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies of 1967 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
"American Pie": Verse 4
: What's the meaning of Verse 4 ("Helter Skelter in a summer swelter")? : Helter Skelter in a summer
: What's the meaning of Verse 4 ("Helter Skelter in a summer swelter")? : Helter Skelter in a summer
Elvis Presley Timeline: 1955
A historical Elvis Presley timeline of dates and important events in the life of the King.
A historical Elvis Presley timeline of dates and important events in the life of the King.
Honky Tonk
A basic guide to Honky Tonk music, its best and most popular artists, bands, singers, and songs, and a history of how the style fits into other areas of pop music. From the Oldies music guide at About.com.
A basic guide to Honky Tonk music, its best and most popular artists, bands, singers, and songs, and a history of how the style fits into other areas of pop music. From the Oldies music guide at About.com.
The Top Ten Oldies of 1956
The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies of 1956 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, sound samples, and more.
The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies of 1956 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, sound samples, and more.
The Top Ten Oldies of 1968
The oldies.about.com guide to the top ten oldies of 1968 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
The oldies.about.com guide to the top ten oldies of 1968 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
Elvis Presley Concerts: 1956
A historical timeline of Elvis Presley concerts and appearances in 1956.
A historical timeline of Elvis Presley concerts and appearances in 1956.
Elvis Presley Timeline: 1977
A historical Elvis Presley timeline of dates and important events in the life of the King, focusing on the year 1977, from your oldies guide at About.com.
A historical Elvis Presley timeline of dates and important events in the life of the King, focusing on the year 1977, from your oldies guide at About.com.
The Top Ten Oldies of 1969
The oldies.about.com guide to the top ten oldies of 1969 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
The oldies.about.com guide to the top ten oldies of 1969 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
Doobie Brothers
Success: Noting the following, Warner Brothers signed the Doobies in 1970, but their eponymous debut
Success: Noting the following, Warner Brothers signed the Doobies in 1970, but their eponymous debut
Rockers In Jail
A list of important rock, soul, and pop artists who have spent a long time in prison for various offenses, or who were caught up in short but notorious jail sentences. From your Oldies Guide at About.com.
A list of important rock, soul, and pop artists who have spent a long time in prison for various offenses, or who were caught up in short but notorious jail sentences. From your Oldies Guide at About.com.
Profile: Jan and Dean
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
The History of Elvis: 1954
The history of Elvis Presley in 1954, including Elvis singles, concerts, important dates and more. A historical Elvis Presley timeline courtesy of your oldies music guide at About.com.
The history of Elvis Presley in 1954, including Elvis singles, concerts, important dates and more. A historical Elvis Presley timeline courtesy of your oldies music guide at About.com.
"American Pie": Verse 5
: What's the meaning of Verse 5 ("And there we were, all in one place")? : Oh, and there we were, all
: What's the meaning of Verse 5 ("And there we were, all in one place")? : Oh, and there we were, all
The Top Ten Oldies of 1957
The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies of 1957 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, sound samples, and more.
The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies of 1957 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, sound samples, and more.
Bobby Hatfield Dies
The story of the Righteous Brothers' quieter half, including sites that deal with his sudden death, rich life, and amazing career. If you've ever loved the tenor/falsetto end of the Brothers' seamless vocal blend, you'll want to check out this combination eulogy and celebration.
The story of the Righteous Brothers' quieter half, including sites that deal with his sudden death, rich life, and amazing career. If you've ever loved the tenor/falsetto end of the Brothers' seamless vocal blend, you'll want to check out this combination eulogy and celebration.
Profile: Three Dog Night
Formed: 1968 (Los Angeles, CA) Genres: Rock, Rock and Roll, Pop, Pop-Rock Principal Members: Chuck Negron
Formed: 1968 (Los Angeles, CA) Genres: Rock, Rock and Roll, Pop, Pop-Rock Principal Members: Chuck Negron
December 8, 1980
What happened on the night of December 8, 1980?
What happened on the night of December 8, 1980?
The story behind "Louie Louie"
The story behind rock's most infamous cover: sea chanty kingsmen lyrics beatles yesterday andy land solid gold
The story behind rock's most infamous cover: sea chanty kingsmen lyrics beatles yesterday andy land solid gold
Mad Men Seasons 3 and 4
Mad Men songs and music from seasons 3 and 4, a playlist of tunes from the award-winning AMC television show. Written and compiled by your Oldies Guide at About.com.
Mad Men songs and music from seasons 3 and 4, a playlist of tunes from the award-winning AMC television show. Written and compiled by your Oldies Guide at About.com.
American Bandstand Timeline
American Bandstand's greatest and most important moments, a historical timeline outlining the rise and fall of the legendary ABC-TV dance show hosted by the late great Dick Clark. Written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
American Bandstand's greatest and most important moments, a historical timeline outlining the rise and fall of the legendary ABC-TV dance show hosted by the late great Dick Clark. Written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
Profile: Simon and Garfunkel
Formed: 1964 (Forest Hills, Queens, New York, NY) Genres: Folk, Folk-rock, Pop-rock, Pop Members: Paul
Formed: 1964 (Forest Hills, Queens, New York, NY) Genres: Folk, Folk-rock, Pop-rock, Pop Members: Paul
The History of Elvis: 1963
The history of Elvis Presley in 1963, including Elvis singles, concerts, important dates and more. A historical Elvis Presley timeline courtesy of your oldies music guide at About.com.
The history of Elvis Presley in 1963, including Elvis singles, concerts, important dates and more. A historical Elvis Presley timeline courtesy of your oldies music guide at About.com.
Profile: The Ventures
Later years: In 1969, the group scored another huge single with their version of the "Hawaii Five-O"
Later years: In 1969, the group scored another huge single with their version of the "Hawaii Five-O"
Profile: Percy Sledge
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
One in a series of profiles on rock and roll's most important artists of the oldies era, written and compiled by your Guide here at oldies.about.com.
The Top Ten Oldies of 1970
The oldies.about.com guide to the top ten oldies of 1970 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
The oldies.about.com guide to the top ten oldies of 1970 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
The Top Ten Oldies of 1964
The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies of 1964 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies of 1964 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
John Lennon's last song
What was John Lennon's last song?
What was John Lennon's last song?
The 10 Biggest Philly Soul Hits
The 10 biggest Philly Soul hits - the lush and romantic genre that finally brought soul fully into the mainstream and set the stage for disco. From your Oldies Guide at About.com.
The 10 biggest Philly Soul hits - the lush and romantic genre that finally brought soul fully into the mainstream and set the stage for disco. From your Oldies Guide at About.com.
Profile: Dean Martin
#1 Dean Martin hits: Pop: "Memories Are Made Of This" (1955) "Everybody Loves Somebody" (1964) Adult
#1 Dean Martin hits: Pop: "Memories Are Made Of This" (1955) "Everybody Loves Somebody" (1964) Adult
The Top Ten Oldies of 1962
The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies of 1962 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies of 1962 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
Profile: Frank Sinatra
Claims to fame: The greatest crooner of his generation, and arguably the greatest interpretive singer
Claims to fame: The greatest crooner of his generation, and arguably the greatest interpretive singer
Swamp Rock
A basic guide to Swamp Rock music, its best and most popular artists, singers, and songs, and a history of how the style fits into other areas of popular music. From the Oldies music guide at About.com.
A basic guide to Swamp Rock music, its best and most popular artists, singers, and songs, and a history of how the style fits into other areas of popular music. From the Oldies music guide at About.com.
Papa Don't Take No Mess
Songs about fathers who were there and fathers who weren't, and tributes to dads in general. From your Guide at oldies.about.com.
Songs about fathers who were there and fathers who weren't, and tributes to dads in general. From your Guide at oldies.about.com.
The 10 Biggest Stax/Volt Hits
The biggest smash hits from the Stax/Volt labels - legendary soul (and funk) smashes that turned the label into a force to be reckoned with. Classic soul hits from the '60s and '70s from your Oldies Guide at About.com!
The biggest smash hits from the Stax/Volt labels - legendary soul (and funk) smashes that turned the label into a force to be reckoned with. Classic soul hits from the '60s and '70s from your Oldies Guide at About.com!
Oldies For The Troops
A selection of oldies songs and music written about (and often from the perspective of) soldiers, war, fighting, and those they leave behind... a list of 60s and 70s top 40 classics handpicked exclusively by your Oldies guide at About.com.
A selection of oldies songs and music written about (and often from the perspective of) soldiers, war, fighting, and those they leave behind... a list of 60s and 70s top 40 classics handpicked exclusively by your Oldies guide at About.com.
Profile: The Guess Who
Formed: 1960 (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada) Genres: Pop, Pop-soul, Hard Rock, Country-rock, Classic Rock
Formed: 1960 (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada) Genres: Pop, Pop-soul, Hard Rock, Country-rock, Classic Rock
What is Shag dancing?
What is Shag dancing?
What is Shag dancing?