Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.

The stutter was intended to playfully rib Randy Bachman’s brother, Gary, who actually had a stutter, according to the 1988 Billboard Book of Number One Hits. Bachman’s intention was to record ...

Released as a single in March 1979, “Old Time Rock & Roll” was given a place of honor at Seger’s live shows, as part of a string of hits played early in the set; and it took on a whole other ...

The brat artist said she initially wanted to give the song to Duff because she was making a comeback at the time she and her team wrote it. Charli was a big fan of Duff's music and her hit show ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.

Musically, this is a great rock song already, benefitting from the incredible ... However, Robert Plant later wrote lyrics that were dedicated to an old girlfriend. As Plant explained in 1975 ...

Gomez casually mentioned the fact that he produced dozens of the biggest pop music hits of the 2010s—including Gomez’s 2015 track “Same Old Love,” and Justin Bieber’s 2015 song “Love ...

God’s Plan is a popular song by Drake, known for its uplifting message and viral music video. It became a major hit, topping charts and gaining millions of views. Headlines is a confident ...

In an emotional moment, she recalled playing her 2019 hit song, "Lose You to Love Me," to Swift and her mother, Andrea Swift, prior to its release. "When I played her 'Lose You to Love Me,' right ...

The incident occurred around 10 pm near the ISRO UR Rao Satellite Centre. Police sources note that the deceased were a Rapido driver and a pillion rider.

Its bold lyrics, infectious rhythm, and tight harmonies make it a standout song from the band’s mid-60s repertoire.