Oldies Music: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Top 10 Christmas Albums
The Top Ten Christmas albums of the "oldies" era, as selected by your Oldies Guide at About.com... includes rock and roll, R&B, pop, blues, jazz, novelties, country, reggae, and instrumental rock!
The Top Ten Christmas albums of the "oldies" era, as selected by your Oldies Guide at About.com... includes rock and roll, R&B, pop, blues, jazz, novelties, country, reggae, and instrumental rock!
Top 40 Christmas Oldies Songs
A list of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A list of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
Elvis cause of death
How and when did Elvis Presley die?
How and when did Elvis Presley die?
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!
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #1
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
As Seen On TV!
A handy list to help you identify those old songs you keep hearing in the most popular new TV commercials and ads... from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
A handy list to help you identify those old songs you keep hearing in the most popular new TV commercials and ads... from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
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.
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #40
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #35
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #4
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
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?
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #9
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #2
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
The Beatles "Jesus" Scandal
The story of John Lennon's "Jesus" remark and how it led to the Beatles leaving the stage for good
The story of John Lennon's "Jesus" remark and how it led to the Beatles leaving the stage for good
If I Can Dream
Four decades later, the legacy remains - this simple NBC-TV special remains one of the more fascinating career resurrections in entertainment history. How did the King do it? More importantly, why did he do it? All questions are answered here!
Four decades later, the legacy remains - this simple NBC-TV special remains one of the more fascinating career resurrections in entertainment history. How did the King do it? More importantly, why did he do it? All questions are answered here!
Top 20 Wedding Oldies Part One
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!
Revolution
The history of and story behind the Beatles song "Revolution," including charts, session info, trivia, and more, from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
The history of and story behind the Beatles song "Revolution," including charts, session info, trivia, and more, from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
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.
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #3
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
Elvis' last day
What was Elvis Presley's last day like?
What was Elvis Presley's last day like?
Beatles Xmas Fan Club Records
The history of the Beatles' Christmastime fan club records, including the story behind their creation, a breakdown of the discs and more, from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
The history of the Beatles' Christmastime fan club records, including the story behind their creation, a breakdown of the discs and more, from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #5
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
Oldies Songs About School
Songs about going to school, getting out of school, cutting up in class and falling in love at the sock hop... Your Guide's picks for the best "school" related oldies of all time, just in time to get you (or your kids, or your grandkids) back in class!
Songs about going to school, getting out of school, cutting up in class and falling in love at the sock hop... Your Guide's picks for the best "school" related oldies of all time, just in time to get you (or your kids, or your grandkids) back in class!
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #18
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
Top 10 CDs For Lovers Only
The Top Ten love song CDs and albums of the "oldies" era, as selected by your Oldies Guide at About.com... includes soul, pop, doo-wop, lounge, and more!
The Top Ten love song CDs and albums of the "oldies" era, as selected by your Oldies Guide at About.com... includes soul, pop, doo-wop, lounge, and more!
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #8
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
The Top Ten Oldies of 1955
The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies of 1955 -- 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 1955 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, sound samples, and more.
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!
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #6
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
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.
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #7
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #11
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #39
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
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!
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #28
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #12
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #36
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #37
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #22
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
Song For The Asking
The rumors are now fact - Simon and Garfunkel are reuniting for a North American tour, their first national jaunt in over 20 years! Read the press, buy tickets here, and visit the best S&G websites in order to prepare yourself for the historic concerts!
The rumors are now fact - Simon and Garfunkel are reuniting for a North American tour, their first national jaunt in over 20 years! Read the press, buy tickets here, and visit the best S&G websites in order to prepare yourself for the historic concerts!
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.
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #17
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #14
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #10
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #13
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #16
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #30
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #38
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
Elvis and drugs
What was Elvis Presley's relationship with drugs?
What was Elvis Presley's relationship with drugs?
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #15
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #19
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
The Beatles FAQ at oldies.about.com
The most frequently asked Beatles questions -- and where to find the answers
The most frequently asked Beatles questions -- and where to find the answers
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.
John Lennon's Death
A list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the horrible incidents of December 8, 1980... John Lennon's murder, his killer, the circumstances which led to his death, conspiracy theories, music, tributes, and more.
A list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the horrible incidents of December 8, 1980... John Lennon's murder, his killer, the circumstances which led to his death, conspiracy theories, music, tributes, and more.
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #20
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, 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!
Baby, You're A Rich Man
The history of and story behind the Beatles song "Baby, You're A Rich Man," including charts, session info, trivia, and more, from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
The history of and story behind the Beatles song "Baby, You're A Rich Man," including charts, session info, trivia, and more, from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
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 oldies.about.com Hot 100 - Oldies Music
The 100 best oldies of all time, as picked by our visitors
The 100 best oldies of all time, as picked by our visitors
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #32
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
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!
The First Rock Song
The first rock and roll song: can it be determined?
The first rock and roll song: can it be determined?
Psychedelic Music
All about the psychedelic music of the Sixties -- classic songs by classic bands that never quite got the respect they deserved in their lifetime. When garage rock meets the counterculture, psych happens... read the history, browse the archives, compare the compilations, and buy one now!
All about the psychedelic music of the Sixties -- classic songs by classic bands that never quite got the respect they deserved in their lifetime. When garage rock meets the counterculture, psych happens... read the history, browse the archives, compare the compilations, and buy one now!
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #33
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
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.
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.
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #24
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #25
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, 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.
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #34
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
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.
The Top 10 Elvis Presley CDs
The top ten Elvis Presley CDs 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 CDs here!
The top ten Elvis Presley CDs 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 CDs here!
All You Need Is Love
The history of and story behind the Beatles song "All You Need Is Love," including charts, session info, trivia, and more, from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
The history of and story behind the Beatles song "All You Need Is Love," including charts, session info, trivia, and more, from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #27
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #31
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #29
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #21
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
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.
Profile: War
War, the Latin-funk bar band that originally backed the Animals' Eric Burdon on "Spill The Wine," became lowrider heroes on their own with smashes like "Low Rider," "Cisco Kid," and "Why Can't We Be Friends?" This War profile is the latest in a series on music's most popular artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
War, the Latin-funk bar band that originally backed the Animals' Eric Burdon on "Spill The Wine," became lowrider heroes on their own with smashes like "Low Rider," "Cisco Kid," and "Why Can't We Be Friends?" This War profile is the latest in a series on music's most popular artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here 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 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.
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #23
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
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.
Buddy Holly's plane crash
How did Buddy Holly's fatal plane crash occur?
How did Buddy Holly's fatal plane crash occur?
I Want To Hold Your Hand
The history and story behind the Beatles song "I Want To Hold Your Hand," including charts, session info, trivia, and more, from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
The history and story behind the Beatles song "I Want To Hold Your Hand," including charts, session info, trivia, and more, from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
Top 40 Christmas Oldies #26
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
A countdown of the greatest Christmas and Holiday songs of the '50s, '60s, and '70s, presented by your Oldies Guide at About.com, including song history, recording info, chart action, and more.
American Pie: Chorus
What's the meaning of the chorus ("Bye, bye, Miss American Pie")?
What's the meaning of the chorus ("Bye, bye, Miss American Pie")?
The Rat Pack Links and Resources
The kings of Sixties pop entertainment: sammy davis jr kick in the head mob connections sammy davis frank sinatra
The kings of Sixties pop entertainment: sammy davis jr kick in the head mob connections sammy davis frank sinatra
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.
Profile: Jackson 5 / Jacksons
A profile of the Jackson 5, the legendary Motown quintet who scored the Number One classics "I Want You Back," "ABC," and "I'll Be There," among others, and who introduced the phenomenon of Michael Jackson to the world. This Jackson 5 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 Jackson 5, the legendary Motown quintet who scored the Number One classics "I Want You Back," "ABC," and "I'll Be There," among others, and who introduced the phenomenon of Michael Jackson to the world. This Jackson 5 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.
Be Young, Be Foolish, Be Happy
The history of shag and beach music, including the story of how the postwar phenomenon evolved into a national pastime! Read about the bands past and present, the music, the dance, the clubs, and where to get this music right now!
The history of shag and beach music, including the story of how the postwar phenomenon evolved into a national pastime! Read about the bands past and present, the music, the dance, the clubs, and where to get this music right now!
The Top 10 Breakup Songs/Women
A list of the best breakup oldies songs sung by women, as picked by me, your oldies guide at About.com. Rock and roll, R&B, pop, disco, girl groups, and more from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.
A list of the best breakup oldies songs sung by women, as picked by me, your oldies guide at About.com. Rock and roll, R&B, pop, disco, girl groups, and more from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.
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.
Oldies For Workers
The best "work songs" of the 50s, 60s, and 70s... oldies songs about work and working, about trying to find a job and trying to lose one. A list of the greatest Top 40 classics about workers and laborers, handpicked by your Oldies guide at About.com.
The best "work songs" of the 50s, 60s, and 70s... oldies songs about work and working, about trying to find a job and trying to lose one. A list of the greatest Top 40 classics about workers and laborers, handpicked by your Oldies guide at About.com.
Today in Oldies Music History!
Births, deaths, chart action, recordings, and more on this day in oldies rock and roll music history. From your Guide at oldies.about.com!
Births, deaths, chart action, recordings, and more on this day in oldies rock and roll music history. From your Guide at oldies.about.com!
Profile: Lymon / Teenagers
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.
Francie Schwartz: The About...
Back online again! The About.com interview with Francie Schwartz, who was Paul's girlfriend during the White Album sessions and wrote a notorious book about that and other things called "Body Count." Here, Your Guide focuses on the Beatles aspects of her Swinging Sixties days, and finds out things you won't hear anywhere else!
Back online again! The About.com interview with Francie Schwartz, who was Paul's girlfriend during the White Album sessions and wrote a notorious book about that and other things called "Body Count." Here, Your Guide focuses on the Beatles aspects of her Swinging Sixties days, and finds out things you won't hear anywhere else!
I Am The Walrus
The history of and story behind the Beatles song "I Am The Walrus," including charts, session info, trivia, and more, from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
The history of and story behind the Beatles song "I Am The Walrus," including charts, session info, trivia, and more, from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
The Top Ten Oldies of 1959
The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies of 1959 -- 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 1959 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, sound samples, and more.
Big Band Music
A basic guide to "big band" music, its best and most popular artists, bands, singers, and songs, and a history of how the style fits into other areas of pop and rock music. From the Oldies music guide at About.com.
A basic guide to "big band" music, its best and most popular artists, bands, singers, and songs, and a history of how the style fits into other areas of pop and rock music. From the Oldies music guide at About.com.
Top Ten Oldies 1955-1975
An index of the Top Ten oldies from 1955-1975, 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 1955-1975, 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.
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 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' final concert
When and where was Elvis Presley's last concert?
When and where was Elvis Presley's last concert?
Strawberry Fields Forever
The history of and story behind the Beatles song "Strawberry Fields Forever," including charts, session info, trivia, and more, from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
The history of and story behind the Beatles song "Strawberry Fields Forever," including charts, session info, trivia, and more, from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
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.
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 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.
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.
Yellow Submarine
The history of and story behind the Beatles song "Yellow Submarine," including charts, session info, trivia, and more, from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
The history of and story behind the Beatles song "Yellow Submarine," including charts, session info, trivia, and more, from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
Buddy Holly's widow
Who is Buddy's widow, and is she still alive?
Who is Buddy's widow, and is she still alive?
John Lennon conspiracy
What are the conspiracy theories surrounding John Lennon's murder?
What are the conspiracy theories surrounding John Lennon's murder?
Why Lennon was killed
Why did John Lennon's killer want him dead?
Why did John Lennon's killer want him dead?
The Top Ten Oldies of 1966
The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies of 1966 -- 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 1966 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
Yummy Yummy Yummy
Love it or hate it, you can't deny that Bubblegum pop was one of the most popular movements of late-Sixties and early-Seventies radio. It's even inspired modern generations of musicians who recognize its cheesy appeal. This week, I'm checking out the history of true bubblegum and how it was created. Come along!
Love it or hate it, you can't deny that Bubblegum pop was one of the most popular movements of late-Sixties and early-Seventies radio. It's even inspired modern generations of musicians who recognize its cheesy appeal. This week, I'm checking out the history of true bubblegum and how it was created. Come along!
Songs About Racism
A list of songs from the postwar period to the Seventies dealing with racism, specifically the struggle of African-Americans, compiled by your Oldies Guide at About.com.
A list of songs from the postwar period to the Seventies dealing with racism, specifically the struggle of African-Americans, compiled by your Oldies Guide at About.com.
Come Together
The history of and story behind the Beatles song "Come Together," including charts, session info, trivia, and more, from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
The history of and story behind the Beatles song "Come Together," including charts, session info, trivia, and more, from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
Profile: Barry White
A history of Barry White, R&B's greatest seducer who was a major presence in the Seventies with hits like "Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe" and "Never Never Gonna Give You Up." This Barry White profile is one of a series on pop music's most important artists of the 50s, 60s, and 70s, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
A history of Barry White, R&B's greatest seducer who was a major presence in the Seventies with hits like "Can't Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe" and "Never Never Gonna Give You Up." This Barry White profile is one of a series on pop music's most important artists of the 50s, 60s, and 70s, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
John Lennon's signs of death
Did John Lennon have any signs of his impending death?
Did John Lennon have any signs of his impending death?
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.
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.
Profile: Brenda Lee
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.
Grammy Nominations 2010
A list of oldies music artists who have been nominated for awards at the 52nd annual Grammys (to be held in Los Angeles on January 31, 2010). From your Oldies music Guide at About.com.
A list of oldies music artists who have been nominated for awards at the 52nd annual Grammys (to be held in Los Angeles on January 31, 2010). From your Oldies music Guide at About.com.
The Top Ten Oldies of 1958
The oldies.about.com guide to the best oldies of 1958 -- 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 1958 -- 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 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.
Profile: ABBA
A profile of ABBA, the Swedish powerhouse that made the world safe for Europop with big hits like "Dancing Queen," "Take A Chance On Me," and "Fernando." This ABBA 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 ABBA, the Swedish powerhouse that made the world safe for Europop with big hits like "Dancing Queen," "Take A Chance On Me," and "Fernando." This ABBA 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 Top Ten Oldies of 1973
The oldies.about.com guide to the top ten oldies of 1973 -- 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 1973 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
Elvis' health
Did factors other than drugs contribute to Elvis Presley's death?
Did factors other than drugs contribute to Elvis Presley's death?
Profile: Tommy James
A profile of Tommy James and the Shondells, the almost-forgotten garage rockers who finally hit with "Hanky Panky" and "Mony Mony," went bubblegum with "I Think We're Alone Now," and then got psychedelic with "Crimson and Clover." This Tommy James and the Shondells profile, which includes music, history, and trivia, is one of a series on music's most popular artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
A profile of Tommy James and the Shondells, the almost-forgotten garage rockers who finally hit with "Hanky Panky" and "Mony Mony," went bubblegum with "I Think We're Alone Now," and then got psychedelic with "Crimson and Clover." This Tommy James and the Shondells profile, which includes music, history, and trivia, is one of a series on music's most popular artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here 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
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.
Northern Soul
All about the phenomenon of Northern Soul - Northern Soul clubs, music, audio files, history, and much more!
All about the phenomenon of Northern Soul - Northern Soul clubs, music, audio files, history, and much more!
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: The Monkees
A profile of the Monkees, America's calculated answer to the Beatles who scored with their hit TV show and big songs like "I'm A Believer," "Daydream Believer," and "Last Train To Clarksville." This Monkees profile, which includes information on their singles and albums, is one of a series on music's most popular artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written an d compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
A profile of the Monkees, America's calculated answer to the Beatles who scored with their hit TV show and big songs like "I'm A Believer," "Daydream Believer," and "Last Train To Clarksville." This Monkees profile, which includes information on their singles and albums, is one of a series on music's most popular artists of the rock and roll oldies era, written an d compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
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.
Love Me Do
The history and story behind the Beatles song "Love Me Do," including charts, session info, trivia, and more, from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
The history and story behind the Beatles song "Love Me Do," including charts, session info, trivia, and more, from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
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.
Motown
A basic guide to the "Motown sound," its best and most popular artists, bands, 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 the "Motown sound," its best and most popular artists, bands, 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.
Ray Charles' blindness
How did Ray Charles become blind?
How did Ray Charles become blind?
The Top Ten Oldies of 1972
The oldies.about.com guide to the top ten oldies of 1972 -- 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 1972 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
Elvis' last words
What were Elvis Presley's last words?
What were Elvis Presley's last words?
John Lennon's last song
What was John Lennon's last song?
What was John Lennon's last song?
Eleanor Rigby
The history of and story behind the Beatles song "Eleanor Rigby," including charts, session info, trivia, and more, from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
The history of and story behind the Beatles song "Eleanor Rigby," including charts, session info, trivia, and more, from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
Let It Be
The history of and story behind the Beatles song "Let It Be," including charts, session info, trivia, and more, from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
The history of and story behind the Beatles song "Let It Be," including charts, session info, trivia, and more, from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
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
The history and story behind the Beatles song "Twist and Shout," including charts, session info, trivia, and more, from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
The history and story behind the Beatles song "Twist and Shout," including charts, session info, trivia, and more, from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
The Top Ten Oldies of 1975
The oldies.about.com guide to the top ten oldies of 1975 -- 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 1975 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
Profile: James Brown
A history of James Brown, the "Godfather of Soul" and the primary architect of funk music who entered musical iconhood with his dynamic stage act and big hits like "I Got You (I Feel Good)," "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag," and "Sex Machine." This James Brown 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 history of James Brown, the "Godfather of Soul" and the primary architect of funk music who entered musical iconhood with his dynamic stage act and big hits like "I Got You (I Feel Good)," "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag," and "Sex Machine." This James Brown 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 Top Ten Oldies of 1974
The oldies.about.com guide to the top ten oldies of 1974 -- 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 1974 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
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.