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Top 9 Rock Journeymen

By River of Rock • November 20, 2016 Classic Rock, Pop Music

Today’s list features a look at the top pop and rock musicians who have had played with numerous successful artists and groups over their career. #9. Michael McDonald During the 1970s and 1980s, … Read more…

#7 “In the Summertime”

By River of Rock • June 9, 2016 Entertainment & Pop Culture, Pop Music

Our number seven “summertime” song is the first and best known single by the British group Mungo Jerry, “In the Summertime” is a laid back stomp about the most base instincts and pursuits. … Read more…

#8 School’s Out

By River of Rock • June 5, 2016 Entertainment & Pop Culture, Pop Music

Alice Cooper was inspired to write “School’s Out” when thinking about capturing the excitement of the last three minutes of the last day of school; “when you’re sitting there and it’s like a … Read more…

#9 Hot Fun in the Summertime

By River of Rock • June 1, 2016 Entertainment & Pop Culture, Pop Music

Released as a single towards the end of summer 1969, “Hot Fun in the Summertime” was a radio song promoted to take advantage of Sly and the Family Stone‘s high-profile performance at The … Read more…

Top 9 Battle Themed Songs

By River of Rock • April 24, 2016 Classic Rock, Pop Music, Rock History

To celebrate the launching of Season 6 of Game of Thrones, we’ve put together a list of classic rock tunes which each have a decidedly battle oriented theme. #9. “The Battle of Evermore” … Read more…

People Who Rock: George Martin

By River of Rock • March 31, 2016 Classic Rock, Music Creation, Pop Music, Rock History, Tributes

There is and always will be much debate when it comes to choosing the best among musicians and groups. When it comes to producers however, there is little debate that the late George … Read more…

Top 9 Forgotten Pop/Rock Gems from the 1970s

By River of Rock • January 27, 2016 Classic Rock, Pop Music, Rock History

About a year ago, we did a Top 9 List of Forgotten Gems of the 1980s, which was very popular among music fans. Today we step back to the 1970s for a similar … Read more…

Top 9 Songs That Focus on a Geographic Location

By River of Rock • November 2, 2015 Classic Rock, Music Events, Pop Music

Today River of Rock examines nine select songs with titles and/or lyrical themes that focus on a specific geographic location. Please note – in the near future, we plan on composing a separate … Read more…

Top 9 Songs That Will Knock You Dead

By River of Rock • October 23, 2015 Classic Rock, Pop Music

As we approach Halloween 2015, River of Rock examines a list of songs with lyrical themes and musical moods that focus on death, dying, killing, and/or murder. 9. “Midnight Rambler” by The Rolling … Read more…

Top 9 Great Rock Songs with Terrible Titles

By River of Rock • September 23, 2015 Classic Rock, Pop Music

Although they tend to drive record companies crazy, creative titles can put a really cool finish on a rock song. However, there have been some incidents where these titles have been just a … Read more…

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