The Guitar in #1 Hits of the 80s: 1980-84
Plenty of 80s hits were highlighted by synthesizers. But guitars played key roles in some of the biggest #1 hits of the decade,
Top Guitar Songs 1975-79
These four years of the ’70s brought a wide range of tasty guitar sounds — and from some unexpected quarters. Guitar expert Michael Rays breaks it down.
The Big Guitar Songs, 1955 to 1974
“Rock Around the Clock,” “Theme from ‘Shaft’,” “ I Feel Fine” – these are just some of the giant guitar hits that give us what we want: more guitar!
Guitar Trends in Number One Songs, 1955 to 1974
1964 saw the “guitar scores” double thanks to contributions from The Beach Boys, The Beatles, and The Animals among others.
1968: The Year The Supremes Out-Guitared The Beatles
If you compare “Hey Jude” and “Love Child,” The Supremes’ number comes out ahead in at least one regard.