rhythm and blues

The List

11.10.24

5 of the Best (And Slightly Underrated) R&B Songs From the 1980s

By Em Casalena
The List

10.04.24

3 Classic Janet Jackson Songs that Have Stood the Test of Time

By Jacob Uitti
Behind The Lyrics

10.03.24

The Stevie Wonder Lyric Aimed Squarely at the Unkept Promises of Politicians

By Jim Beviglia
Behind The Song

09.27.24

The Story Behind Donna Summer’s Cover of “State of Independence” and Its Impressive Legacy

By Al Melchior
Behind The Lyrics

09.27.24

The Lionel Richie Lyric for a Commodores Hit Inspired by Some Brokenhearted Buddies

By Jim Beviglia
Behind The Song

09.17.24

The Story Behind Funkadelic’s Unifying Hit “One Nation Under a Groove”

By Al Melchior
Behind The Song

09.16.24

Yacht Rock Essentials: “What You Won’t Do for Love,” the Massive Debut Single from Bobby Caldwell

By Jim Beviglia
Behind The Song

09.09.24

The Story and Meaning Behind “Think,” the Aretha Franklin Smash that Shone a Light on Her Songwriting Skills

By Jim Beviglia
Behind the Album

09.03.24

Behind the Album: ‘Run Devil Run,’ Paul McCartney’s Rocking Return from Tragedy

By Jim Beviglia
Behind The Song

08.19.24

The Story and Meaning Behind “Part-Time Lover,” the Last of Stevie Wonder’s Octet of No. 1 Singles

By Jim Beviglia
Behind The Song

08.06.24

The Meaning Behind “Freedom” by Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar and Its History as the Cornerstone of a Political Movement

By Thom Donovan
The List

08.04.24

3 Classic Ray Charles Songs That Are Truly Eternal

By Jacob Uitti