"The record company went berserk”: How Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo had to fight to release Love Is A Battlefield

But for whatever reason, Benatar’s record company, perhaps nervous that her fourth album Get Nervous had seen a dip in sales, ...
American Songwriter

3 Songs With Backstories That Are Stranger Than the Lyrics Themselves

“Jump” could easily be Van Halen ’s most famous song. It’s a killer synth-rock ride from start to finish and one of the most ...

Quiz: Can You Match These '80s Lyrics to the Hit Song They're From?

How well do you know "Forever Young," "Manic Monday," "Time After Time," and other '80s hit songs? Test your knowledge with ...
American Songwriter

I Bet You Forgot That These 4 Songs From Classic Rock Legends Hit the Top 10 in 1981

These four classic rock songs hit the Top 10 in 1981. But they might surprise you because they don't get as much love today.
The Mail in South Cumbria

1980s tribute band VHS coming to Barrow next month

VHS, a four-piece 1980s covers band, will perform at Barrow Town Hall on Friday, May 15. The group promises a night packed with iconic hits and infectious energy. Their setlist includes songs by a-ha, ...