Oldies Music: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Elvis cause of death
How and when did Elvis Presley die?
How and when did Elvis Presley die?
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.
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!
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!
Buddy Holly's widow
Who is Buddy's widow, and is she still alive?
Who is Buddy's widow, and is she still alive?
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.
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.
Buddy Holly's plane crash
How did Buddy Holly's fatal plane crash occur?
How did Buddy Holly's fatal plane crash occur?
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 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!
Elvis' last day
What was Elvis Presley's last day like?
What was Elvis Presley's last day like?
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 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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Elvis and drugs
What was Elvis Presley's relationship with drugs?
What was Elvis Presley's relationship with drugs?
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.
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.
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 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.
Profile: The Platters
The Platters were the king of the pop vocal groups in the late Fifties, indelibly linked to doo-wop even though they didn't utilize the style. Find out more about the group behind "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes," "Twilight Time," and "The Great Pretender" here in this profile, 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 Platters were the king of the pop vocal groups in the late Fifties, indelibly linked to doo-wop even though they didn't utilize the style. Find out more about the group behind "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes," "Twilight Time," and "The Great Pretender" here in this profile, 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
The Top 10 Halloween Oldies
The Top Ten Halloween Oldies of all time, including rock and roll, jazz, pop, R&B and other music from the Fifties, Sixties, and Seventies.
The Top Ten Halloween Oldies of all time, including rock and roll, jazz, pop, R&B and other music from the Fifties, Sixties, and Seventies.
The First Rock Song
The first rock and roll song: can it be determined?
The first rock and roll song: can it be determined?
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
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!
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 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.
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.
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.
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!
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 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.
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 #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.
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 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.
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.
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!
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.
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 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: 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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
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.
Patriotic Oldies
A look at the best oldies songs about America as a country and as a way of life... from your oldies.about.com Guide. Includes buyer's guide and reviews.
A look at the best oldies songs about America as a country and as a way of life... from your oldies.about.com Guide. Includes buyer's guide and reviews.
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!
Elvis' health
Did factors other than drugs contribute to Elvis Presley's death?
Did factors other than drugs contribute to Elvis Presley's death?
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!
The Top Ten Oldies of 1971
The oldies.about.com guide to the top ten oldies of 1971 -- 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 1971 -- the smash hits, the important singles, and the historical artifacts. Complete with music reviews, information, trivia, and more.
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
Is Elvis alive?
Is Elvis Presley actually still alive?
Is Elvis Presley actually still alive?
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!
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.
Yesterday
The history of and story behind the Beatles song "Yesterday," including charts, session info, trivia, and more, from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
The history of and story behind the Beatles song "Yesterday," 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Elvis' final concert
When and where was Elvis Presley's last concert?
When and where was Elvis Presley's last concert?
Profile: Three Dog Night
A profile of Three Dog Night, the incredibly popular 70s AM staples who scored over and over with golden oldies like "One," "Joy To The World," and "Mama Told Me Not To Come." This Three Dog Night 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 Three Dog Night, the incredibly popular 70s AM staples who scored over and over with golden oldies like "One," "Joy To The World," and "Mama Told Me Not To Come." This Three Dog Night 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.
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.
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.
Oldies Music Concerts 2008
The largest list of concerts by oldies music artists on the internet -- find out where your favorite rock, pop and soul groups of the 50s, 60s, and 70s are performing through 2008! A continually updated resource from your Oldies guide at About.com.
The largest list of concerts by oldies music artists on the internet -- find out where your favorite rock, pop and soul groups of the 50s, 60s, and 70s are performing through 2008! A continually updated resource from your Oldies guide at About.com.
Profile: Gene Vincent
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: 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.
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.
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.
Today in Oldies Music History
Births, deaths, events, charts, recordings, concerts, and more on today, November 6, in oldies rock and roll music history. From your Guide at oldies.about.com.
Births, deaths, events, charts, recordings, concerts, and more on today, November 6, in oldies rock and roll music history. From your Guide at oldies.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.
The Roots Of Rock
A playlist for your iPod, other music player, or legally burned CD... check the songs and their descriptions, find which ones are available for download, and make your own oldies CD!
A playlist for your iPod, other music player, or legally burned CD... check the songs and their descriptions, find which ones are available for download, and make your own oldies CD!
The Top 10 Breakup Songs / Men
A list of the best breakup oldies songs sung by men, as picked by me, your oldies guide at About.com. Rock and roll, R&B, pop, folk-rock, garage, and more from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.
A list of the best breakup oldies songs sung by men, as picked by me, your oldies guide at About.com. Rock and roll, R&B, pop, folk-rock, garage, and more from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.
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.
Profile: The Ventures
A profile of the Ventures, the most popular rock instrumental group of all time, who scored hits with "Walk Don't Run" and the theme to "Hawaii Five-O," in addition to several thousand other covers done in their surf-rock style. This Ventures 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 and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
A profile of the Ventures, the most popular rock instrumental group of all time, who scored hits with "Walk Don't Run" and the theme to "Hawaii Five-O," in addition to several thousand other covers done in their surf-rock style. This Ventures 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 and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
Hey Jude
The history of and story behind the Beatles song "Hey Jude," including charts, session info, trivia, and more, from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
The history of and story behind the Beatles song "Hey Jude," including charts, session info, trivia, and more, from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
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.
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: 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
The Crickets after Buddy Holly
What happened to the Crickets after Buddy Holly's death?
What happened to the Crickets after Buddy Holly's death?
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!
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.
Most popular shag songs
What are the most popular songs to shag to?
What are the most popular songs to shag to?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
"Monster Mash"
The story of "Monster Mash" by Bobby "Boris" Pickett and the Cryptkickers: the ultimate in Halloween oldies music and a top 40 smash in more than one year! A guide to "Monster Mash" from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
The story of "Monster Mash" by Bobby "Boris" Pickett and the Cryptkickers: the ultimate in Halloween oldies music and a top 40 smash in more than one year! A guide to "Monster Mash" from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
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.
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.
"American Pie": Verse 3
What's the meaning of Verse 3 ("Now for ten years we've been on our own")?
What's the meaning of Verse 3 ("Now for ten years we've been on our own")?
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 #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.
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.
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.
Elvis' last words
What were Elvis Presley's last words?
What were Elvis Presley's last words?
Oldies Internet Radio Stations and Webcasts
Where to find the few oldies internet radio stations that are left
Where to find the few oldies internet radio stations that are left
Profile: The Hollies
A profile of The Hollies, the British Invasion band that captivated audiences on both sides of the ocean with hits like "Bus Stop," "Carrie-Anne," and "The Air That I Breathe." This Hollies profile 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 The Hollies, the British Invasion band that captivated audiences on both sides of the ocean with hits like "Bus Stop," "Carrie-Anne," and "The Air That I Breathe." This Hollies profile 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.
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.
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.
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.
Shut 'Em Down!
The history of hot rod music, surf music's meaner cousin... read about the guitar gods and smokin' bands who populated the genre, learn how the music developed along with the rods it provided the soundtrack for, and see where you can buy this music right now!
The history of hot rod music, surf music's meaner cousin... read about the guitar gods and smokin' bands who populated the genre, learn how the music developed along with the rods it provided the soundtrack for, and see where you can buy this music right now!
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.
Greatest Bo Diddley Songs
The greatest moments in the musical career of "The Originator," Bo Diddley, including classic hits, influential tracks, and near-obscurities. A list compiled by your Oldies Guide at About.com.
The greatest moments in the musical career of "The Originator," Bo Diddley, including classic hits, influential tracks, and near-obscurities. A list compiled by your Oldies Guide at About.com.
What is Shag dancing?
What is Shag dancing?
What is Shag dancing?
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.
Cadillac Records OST
A review from your Oldies Guide at About.com: the official soundtrack for the Beyonce and Mos Def movie "Cadillac Records," featuring several of today's stars taking on the classic hits of Chess Records!
A review from your Oldies Guide at About.com: the official soundtrack for the Beyonce and Mos Def movie "Cadillac Records," featuring several of today's stars taking on the classic hits of Chess Records!
It's Got A Good Beat...
The story of "American Bandstand" - the television phenomenon that helped turn rock and roll into a national obsession!
The story of "American Bandstand" - the television phenomenon that helped turn rock and roll into a national obsession!
Profile: The Zombies
The Zombies were the jazziest and most sophisticated of all the British Invasion bands, weaving a dark yet mellow tapestry with hits like "Time Of The Season," "She's Not There," and "Tell Her No." This Zombies 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 Zombies were the jazziest and most sophisticated of all the British Invasion bands, weaving a dark yet mellow tapestry with hits like "Time Of The Season," "She's Not There," and "Tell Her No." This Zombies 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.
Profile: Cat Stevens
Cat Stevens enjoyed brief success as a folky teen idol in Swinging Britain, reinvented himself as a singer-songwriter with smashes like "Wild World" and "Peace Train," then converted to Islam and left the business for nearly three decades. This Cat Stevens profile is the latest in a series on music's most popular artists of the 50s, 60s, and 70s, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
Cat Stevens enjoyed brief success as a folky teen idol in Swinging Britain, reinvented himself as a singer-songwriter with smashes like "Wild World" and "Peace Train," then converted to Islam and left the business for nearly three decades. This Cat Stevens profile is the latest in a series on music's most popular artists of the 50s, 60s, and 70s, written and compiled by your oldies Guide here at About.com.
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 #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 #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.
The Sixties Girl Groups
The females that helped save rock and roll: girl groups fan club clear lake iowa rock and roll history group phenomenon creative batteries
The females that helped save rock and roll: girl groups fan club clear lake iowa rock and roll history group phenomenon creative batteries
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.
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.
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.
Dance Crazes - - Fifties Dances
What were the great Fifties rock and roll dance steps?
What were the great Fifties rock and roll dance steps?
Day Tripper
The history of and story behind the Beatles song "Day Tripper," including charts, session info, trivia, and more, from your Oldies Guide at About.com.
The history of and story behind the Beatles song "Day Tripper," 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 #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.
Profile: The Spinners
The Spinners, while from Detroit, were nevertheless one of the most critically and commercially successful of the "Philly Soul" groups, scoring with "The Rubberband Man," "(One Of A Kind) Love Affair," and "It's A Shame." This (Detroit) Spinners 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 Spinners, while from Detroit, were nevertheless one of the most critically and commercially successful of the "Philly Soul" groups, scoring with "The Rubberband Man," "(One Of A Kind) Love Affair," and "It's A Shame." This (Detroit) Spinners 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.
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 Saturday Night Fever. 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 Saturday Night Fever. 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.