MUSIC

Here's a tip of the cap to seven speed demon songwriters who whipped up some of their biggest hits in a matter of hours.

You know how you occasionally hear an awesome turn of phrase and immediately think, “That would make the best band name? These people did the same thing, but the difference between us and them is that they actually went on to name a band.

Every anthem has a story—not just of its nation's history, but of itself and how it came to be.

In 1968, the “Canadian Content” law was enacted: It required every radio station to dedicate 25 percent of each broadcast hour to Canadian content.

Some composers play it safe and write music that makes easy listening. Others like testing the limits. Here are some unique experiments in classical music.

Here are five one-hit wonders who deserve to be remembered for their five minutes in the limelight—and what they’ve been up to since.

Take a look at 11 of our favorite museums devoted to rock groups, classical composers, and more.

Ol’ Blue Eyes, The Voice, The Chairman of the Board: Whatever you want to call him, today marks the 15th anniversary of his passing. In his honor, here are 15 facts that will help the late crooner seem like a bit less of a stranger in the night.

Love. It's the drug, and a battlefield, and a many splendored thing. It takes time, it will lead you back, and it don't cost a thing. Is there any topic that has inspired more pop songs than love?