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Frank Sinatra dismissed modern music and David Bowie answered by transforming that criticism into a hit song with lasting ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. “The Chain” — long regarded as one of Fleetwood Mac’s most popular ...

Ever wonder what your favorite chart-topper would sound like if someone else had sung it? Many of the biggest hits in music history were actually written or recorded with completely different artists ...

A journey through five decades of Christmas music, exploring hits from Wham! to Sabrina Carpenter, that shaped how we celebrate the holidays.

“Uncharted Territory” provides an entertaining and empirical look at how the Billboard chart has changed over the decades.

Blake Shelton released “Ol’ Red” as the third and final single from his self-titled debut album in 2002. It peaked at No. 14 ...