This Janis Joplin hit was actually written by Kris Kristofferson. However, Joplin’s posthumously-released version of the song from 1971 ended up becoming one of her signature tunes. And it outshone ...

Who doesn’t love a good rock ballad? Even the most vapid of operatic rock love songs are still quite good songs in their own right. However, there’s something so emotional and raw about a song that ...

Would you like a syrupy song with that? The 1970s were an era when the syrupy romantic ballad dominated the airwaves. Artists, eager for chart success, devoted fans, and lasting cultural relevance, ...

The decade that brought us bell bottoms, platform shoes, and the rise of the personal computer also gifted the world an incredibly diverse and influential soundtrack. The 1970s were a melting pot of ...