7 Cover Songs That Are Better Than the Original
Songwriters don’t usually anticipate that a cover of any of their songs will be better than the original. But artists have been successfully reimagining existing tunes forever. You might be …
Songwriters don’t usually anticipate that a cover of any of their songs will be better than the original. But artists have been successfully reimagining existing tunes forever. You might be …
Iconic folk-rock band 10,000 Maniacs had many hits in their 35-year run. But how can you pick a favorite with so many excellent songs to choose from? We’ve done the …
Money for Nothing includes a word that many people wouldn’t tolerate if released today. Dire Straits would likely feel the impact of cancel culture so prevalent now. However, language and …
The decade associated with greed and excess has a perfect anthem in Everybody Wants to Rule the World. Pop music is chock full of songs about desire. However, this great …
Few rock and rollers are as beloved as Tom Petty. This singer-songwriter and his band, the Heartbreakers, left their mark on roots and heartland rock. Even if you don’t own …
The Irish rock band U2’s hit tune Where the Streets Have No Name is just one of the group’s numerous great songs. Lyrically, the meaning of this track encompasses many …
You’ve heard of the Dixie Chicks, but what about a Dixie Chicken? This song by bluesy rock band Little Feat conquered the airwaves in the mid-1970s. Between the tune’s groovy …
Derek and the Dominoes originally released Layla in 1970, and Eric Clapton recorded his MTV Unplugged version in 1992. These two renderings of the song couldn’t be more different. But …
Choosing the first dance song for your wedding can be nerve-wracking. But it doesn’t have to be. While it’s a choice you don’t want to take lightly, you can still …
Jackson Browne is a rock and roll icon. Arguably, he’s best known for his 1976 classic The Pretender. For almost 50 years, this song has had fans wondering, who is …