The Top 10 Christmas Songs of the ‘80s
From Wham to Bryan Adams to the Pretenders, we’ve picked some choice ‘80s Christmas “chestnuts.” What are yours?
Turning Rock Tragedy Into Rock Triumph
From childhood injuries to car accidents, some of rock’s central figures have had to overcome awful obstacles to keep playing. And they did.
Clinton/Collins/Worrell: The Crossfire of Funk
When George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, and Bernie Worrell got together, it was a triangulation of funk. We look at some of their best.
Paul Simon: America’s Most Intelligent Songwriter
From his folky days to his dive into world music, Paul Simon has always written compelling lyrics that speak to generations.
The One-Hit Wonder File: “Break My Stride”
This infectious 80s hit is a paean to both independence and never giving up. Here’s the backstory on “Break My Stride.”