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4 Forgotten Pop Hits From the 70s That Still Sound Radio-Worthy
The pop group ‘Pilot’ pictured here beside the famous supersonic airliner Concorde at RAF Fairford near Bristol January 1975. (Photo Daily Mirror/Mirrorpix/Getty Images) Here are a few songs from the 70s that still feel classic today, even as the definition of pop music continues to evolve. The post 4 Forgotten Pop Hits From the 70s…
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What song was number one when Bob Dylan released ‘The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan’ in 1963?
The times they were a-changing… The post What song was number one when Bob Dylan released ‘The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan’ in 1963? first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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3 Beatles Songs That Are So Pivotal, They Need Whole Chapters in the Upcoming Biopics
An opinion piece from American Songwriter argues that three Beatles songs deserve dedicated chapters in the forthcoming biopics about the band, given how much of their story remains difficult to capture in a single narrative. The writer contends that “Yesterday,” “Tomorrow Never Knows” and “A Hard Day’s Night” each marked a turning point that shaped…
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Jonas Brothers Officially Bring Back ‘Listen When Sad’ for Madison Square Garden Night 2
The Jonas Brothers have brought back their new track “Listen When Sad” for the second of three special shows at Madison Square Garden, having first debuted it the previous night. The song, due for full release on 28 August, marks a return to the band’s earlier musical roots and comes amid a run of surprise…
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3 Songs From the 1980s That Will Instantly Turn You Into a Fan of Punk Rock
Here is a light-hearted list feature recommending three punk rock songs from the 1980s intended to convert newcomers to the genre, published by American Songwriter. The article celebrates punk’s raw, rebellious energy and offers these tracks as accessible entry points for listeners unfamiliar with the style. – “Should I Stay Or Should I Go” by…
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Which song became the first modern music video back in 1964?
Pavin’ the way. The post Which song became the first modern music video back in 1964? first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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Watch Rosalía sing Bad Bunny’s ‘Safaera’ with tequila shot in Monterrey
Rosalía surprised fans in Monterrey, Mexico, by breaking into an a cappella cover of Bad Bunny’s “Safaera” while pouring herself a tequila shot during a stop on her “Lux” world tour. The moment, which saw the crowd join in singing along, replaced her usual ritual of drinking white wine before performing “Sauvignon Blanc”, and quickly…
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4 of the Best Rock Songs Turning 45 This Year
This piece marks the 45th anniversary of four rock songs originally released in 1981, celebrating a stretch of songwriting that the author argues carried the magic of the 1970s into the following decade. The article highlights hits by Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty, Billy Squier, The Rolling Stones and Queen, each accompanied by a brief…
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What song became the first UK number one by an American band after the British invasion in 1964?
A huge moment. The post What song became the first UK number one by an American band after the British invasion in 1964? first appeared on Far Out Magazine.
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“We had a good run and did some great things. That wasn’t one of them”: Abandoned songs, a broken foot and footballer-size egos destroyed a Yes album
Yes’s attempt to make a tenth studio album in Paris in 1979 collapsed amid serious tensions within the band, leaving the recordings unreleased at the time. Producer Roy Thomas Baker found the five members deeply divided during sessions intended to follow the troubled Tormato, and the failure marked the end of the classic line-up for…