American Songwriter

If You Were a Teen in 1979, These Songs Defined Your Young Romances

If you were a teen in 1979, these songs likely became apart of your young love story. These hits were tailor-made for a 1970s ...
American Songwriter

3 Songs From the 1970s That Were Only Written for Commercials but Became Beloved Hits Anyway

Songs written for commercials don't always become big hits, but these three jams really tickled the brains of listeners.

The Knack’s Only No. 1 Hit Remains a Rock Classic 47 Years Later

Released as the lead single from The Knack's debut album, Get the Knack, "My Sharona" helped turn the Los Angeles band into one of the biggest new acts of 1979. The song's sharp guitar riff, driving ...
MarketWatch

‘I do all the yard work, cooking and cleaning’: I live with my daughter and her lazy boyfriend. She wants me to buy her house. Do I say yes?

I’m 64 and currently live in my daughter’s house with her current boyfriend. She has several health issues, and we have lived together for 10 years. Her health issues are growing, and she has only ...