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Don Henley’s “The Heart of the Matter” — A 1989 Ballad About Forgiveness

Aug 08, 2026

Don Henley’s “The Heart of the Matter” — A 1989 Ballad About Forgiveness

Eagles’ “Hotel California” — The Iconic Sound of 1977

Jun 10, 2026

Eagles’ “Hotel California” — The Iconic Sound of 1977

The Doobie Brothers’ “What a Fool Believes” — A 1978 Classic

Sep 02, 2026

The Doobie Brothers’ “What a Fool Believes” — A 1978 Classic

Stephen Stills’ “Treetop Flyer” — A Story of Life on the Edge

Jun 03, 2026

Stephen Stills’ “Treetop Flyer” — A Story of Life on the Edge

How Dolly Parton's Last-Minute Arrival Saved Kenny Rogers' Islands in the Stream

Sep 02, 2026

How Dolly Parton's Last-Minute Arrival Saved Kenny Rogers' Islands in the Stream

The Vocal Effect Cher Refused to Remove From Believe

Sep 02, 2026

The Vocal Effect Cher Refused to Remove From Believe

How a French Breakup Song Became Frank Sinatra's Defining Farewell

Sep 02, 2026

How a French Breakup Song Became Frank Sinatra's Defining Farewell

The Back Injury That Forced Neil Young to Write Heart of Gold Differently

Sep 02, 2026

The Back Injury That Forced Neil Young to Write Heart of Gold Differently

The Louis Armstrong Classic His American Record Label Barely Promoted

Sep 02, 2026

The Louis Armstrong Classic His American Record Label Barely Promoted

The Murder Ballad Bobby Darin Turned Into a Swinging Number-One Hit

Sep 02, 2026

The Murder Ballad Bobby Darin Turned Into a Swinging Number-One Hit

How Willie Mitchell Gave Al Green's Let's Stay Together Room to Breathe

Sep 02, 2026

How Willie Mitchell Gave Al Green's Let's Stay Together Room to Breathe

The Motown Song the Supremes Did Not Want to Record

Sep 02, 2026

The Motown Song the Supremes Did Not Want to Record