Rebecca Day

Few voices as unique and memorable as Adele’s have emanated from the air waves in the 21st century. Known for her confessionalist piano ballads and unapologetic anthems, she has amassed legions of fans over the years with her honest songwriting and wide-ranging tastes in musical production. From her sultry hits to her stripped down heartbreakers, here’s our pick of her best tracks

With a larger than life rock presence and a stellar catalog of seemingly endless hits, we detail Guns N’ Roses’ unforgettable singles, stirring covers, and the albums that made them one of music’s biggest bands to ever come out of the wild and wacky California music scene

A premier all-girl music group of the 1960s, The Supremes’ massive success helped pave the way for countless future female-lead acts, and defined the musical sounds of an era. From their angelic pop singles to some of their more distinctive cuts, we cover The Supremes’ momentous music and their story-filled rise to fame

One of the greatest voices of all time and the soul genre’s biggest champion, singer-songwriter Sam Cooke released timeless classics and became an icon of cultural change over the course of his noteworthy career. From his rhythmic, romantic singles to his historically significant tribute to cultural change, we detail Sam Cooke’s greatest compositions and the stories behind them

A multi-genre recording powerhouse, Nat King Cole amassed hit after hit while building one of the best selling discographies of all time. From his jazz singles to his pop chart toppers, we cover Cole’s legendary career and the music that made him a beloved star in America and abroad

Praised by many as the 20th century’s greatest composer, Duke Ellington remains the jazz genre’s most influential founding father. He brought big band jazz into the mainstream and produced an insurmountable body of work ranging from pop-tinged hits and long-form pieces to some of jazz’s most distinctive compositions ever recorded. Read on as we unpack our favorite Duke Ellington songs and reveal why he is still considered to be one of the greatest jazz players of all time

An understated yet powerful songwriter and musician, David Crosby released a dynamic range of solo work when he wasn’t touring with his supergroup, Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. With unique harmonies that border on the inimitable and a songwriting style that gently challenges the status quo, we unpack Crosby’s shimmering singles and autobiographical albums that have intrigued listeners and baffled critics since the early 1970s

A true wordsmith and literate songwriter who embraced themes that flouted societies conventions, we lift the veil on the best songs from Lou Reed’s stunning solo career

With a powerful, gritty voice and commanding songwriting ability, Bob Seger’s collection of original music is both hard-nosed and intensely vulnerable. One of America’s most treasured composers and rock and roll legends, read on for the details behind his biggest hits and fan favorite singles

From her bluesy rockers to her emotive romance ballads, vocalist and keyboardist Christine McVie proved she was a masterful songwriter during her long career. Both a team player for one of the world’s biggest pop rock bands and a solo act that made her own way in the music industry, we unpack McVie’s smash hits, stirring singles, and the unique approach she took while penning her best work