Chip Taylor, ‘Wild Thing’ and ‘Angel of the Morning’ Songwriter, Dead at 86

Chip Taylor, the prolific songwriter behind hits 'Wild Thing' and 'Angel of the Morning,' has died at the of age 86.

Chip Taylor, Songwriters Hall of Fame Member Who Wrote ‘Wild Thing’ and ‘Angel of the Morning,’ Dies at 86

Chip Taylor, a singer-songwriter whose big hits as a tunesmith were 'Wild Thing' by the Troggs and 'Angel of the Morning' by ...
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VOTE: Better ’90s Rock Vets – The Offspring vs. 311

Warmer weather is on the way and all of a sudden it feels like time to hit an outdoor show and see two of our favorite '90s ...
American Songwriter

3 Classic Rock B-Sides That Were Never Supposed To Become Hits, but Somehow Took Over the Radio

Sometimes the underdog comes out on top. These classic rock B-sides ended up being more famous than their A-sides in the end.
American Songwriter

The George Michael Hit That Sounded a Little Too Like Prince—and Later Inspired Taylor Swift

George Michael had a golden run in the 80s. He earned many top-selling hits and solidified himself as a solo artist. But ...

1965 Motown Album With One of the 'Greatest Songs of All Time' Came Out 61 Years Ago Today

It's been exactly 61 years since The Temptations released their soulful sophomore album. On March 22, 1965, the legendary ...

3 Classic Rock Songs That Almost Went to Other Artists Before Becoming Hits

Blondie, Simple Minds, and Aerosmith almost lost some of their most iconic songs to other artists before they became massive ...
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1975 Hit Ranked Among Best ‘Soft Rock Songs’ Became a Breakup Anthem

The smooth ballad became a defining soft rock breakup anthem.
Music Connection

A Song That Changed My Life: Sparks the Rescue on Fugazi and Old 97's

Marty McMorrow: Fugazi’s “Waiting Room” and Toby McAllister: Old 97’s “Timebomb.” The Band Members: Alex Roy, vocals; Marty McMorrow, vocals, keyboards; Toby McAllister, guitar, vocals; Patrick ...