These pop hits from the 1960s are world-famous today. But when they were first released, they didn't chart as high as you might think.

When rocker Eddie Cochran released “Summertime Blues” in August 1958, the concept of “the song of summer” was born. It had a catchy melody with a chugging beat and lyrics that anyone whose summer wasn ...

Few songs have become as closely associated with their respective eras as Creedence Clearwater Revival’s famous roots rock protest song, “Fortunate Son”. Released in 1969, this clear and loud ...