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Publications Rank Five Songs Among All-Time Greats — 6dSeveral landmark songs continue to earn top honors: John Lennon’s “Imagine” and the Beatles’ “Yesterday” have been ranked among the greatest songs ever, while James Brown’s “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag” and Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone” are celebrated for their lasting musical impact. Boygenius’ “Not Strong Enough” has also joined classic collaborations on a list of the greatest supergroup songs.

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Pink Floyd's Only No. 1 Hit Joins Stones, Talking Heads on Greatest-Songs Lists — Sep 5, 2026A trio of influential rock tracks is highlighted for how their openings and production shaped pop culture: Pink Floyd’s Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2 was expanded by Bob Ezrin into a disco-infused, choir-backed hit; The Rolling Stones’ Sympathy for the Devil is celebrated for its boldly narrated opening line and historical storytelling; Talking Heads’ Once in a Lifetime is spotlighted for its innovative production with Brian Eno and its sermon-like, introspective lyrics despite modest chart success.

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Chris Dalton Once in a Lifetime never charted big but you can't go to a party without someone doing the "same as it ever was" arm move, that's real cultural impact right there.

Rolling Stone ranks The Cars' guitar solo among the greatest ever — Sep 4, 2026Readers share a diverse array of favorite guitar solos while highlighting enduring classics across rock history, from UFO and Hendrix to The Cars and Genesis, as well as modern influences like Jack White. Recent rankings and interviews emphasize the lasting impact of iconic solos—whether concise pop-leaning tracks or sprawling progressive pieces—on shaping the sound of rock for decades to come.

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Nicole Hardy Steve Hackett doing anything on Genesis records deserves a mention, that guy could say more with fewer notes than anybody.

Dave Marsh Dies at 76 in Connecticut — Aug 17, 2026Renowned rock critic and Bruce Springsteen biographer Dave Marsh died at 76 in Connecticut after a degenerative brain disease, leaving a legacy that helped shape modern rock journalism and Springsteen scholarship through books like Born to Run and Glory Days. His career spanned Creem, Rolling Stone, and SiriusXM hosting, and his passing drew responses of mourning and recognition from Springsteen and fellow journalists who credit him with advancing the cultural conversation around rock music.

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IJREXCLUSIVE: Asst. Commerce Secretary Roth Reveals The Issues Facing Classrooms That Rely Too Much On ScreensSean Moran · 6 min · 1h