The 1980s are a rich text of classic songs that topped the Billboard charts and shaped culture along the way. Stacker ranked the top 25 hits of the '80s based on their overall popularity.

Get ready for a musical time warp! We’re celebrating songs turning 40 in 2025—tracks released in 1985 that continue to make waves today. From epic pop ballads to iconic rock anthems, these songs have ...

The 1970s were a tumultuous time, full of upheaval on many fronts, from the end of the Vietnam War to the dawn of personal computers. It makes sense that its music had a similar helter-skelter feel.

The 1960s produced some of the most groove-worthy and transformative music in modern history. This swinging decade created a soundtrack for the massive cultural changes seen throughout the world.

These iconic rock songs stalled out at No. 2 on the charts, thwarted by these slightly more successful songs that nabbed the ...

An American folk rock legend is celebrating the 55th anniversary of his biggest hit. Don McLean, best known for the iconic ...

Every decade of the modern era has forged its own unique pop sound, and the 1990s were no exception. While predictably varied in terms of sub-genre, this arena was typically dominated by pure vocal ...

If you've ever felt deeply moved or deeply seen by a song's lyrics, you can thank a songwriter. That's especially true in country music, where the words seem to pull on your heartstrings a little ...

While most bands try to have their lineup be so stellar that they don’t need to look outside of their ranks for talent, it’s always interesting to get some new ideas in the mix. Especially if you can ...