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The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Purple Haze
In interviews, Hendrix usually gave different answers about the development of the song's lyrics. Biographer Harry Shapiro points out...


The Rolling Stones - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
Keith Richards wrote "Satisfaction" in his sleep and recorded a rough version of the riff on a Philips cassette player. He had no idea he...


Pink Floyd - "Time" - Live Reunion 2005
On 2 July 2005 Pink Floyd performed at the London Live 8 concert with Roger Waters rejoining David Gilmour, Nick Mason and Richard...


Jeff Beck and Buddy Guy - "Mustang Sally"
"Mustang Sally" is a rhythm and blues (R&B) song written and first recorded by Mack Rice in 1965. It was released on the Blue Rock label...


Heart - Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" Live 2012
On Dec. 26 the 2012 Kennedy Center Honors was aired on national television for the first time on CBS. During the event, which took place...


Led Zeppelin - Nobody's Fault But Mine
"It's Nobody's Fault but Mine" or "Nobody's Fault but Mine" is a song first recorded by gospel blues artist Blind Willie Johnson in 1927....


Neil Young - Old Man (Massey Hall 1971)
Neil Young Old Man (Live at Massey Hall) Live At Massey Hall 1971 Reprise Records The song was written for the caretaker of the Northern...


The Animals - House Of The Rising Sun
"The House of the Rising Sun" is a traditional folk song, sometimes called "Rising Sun Blues". It tells of a person's life gone wrong in...


Bad Company - Shooting Star
Straight Shooter is the second studio album by the English supergroup Bad Company. The album was released in April 2, 1975, a month after...


Crosby, Stills & Nash - Marrakesh Express & Blackbird - Live at Woodstock 1969
The group formed in 1968 after the fracturing of bands The Hollies, The Byrds, and Buffalo Springfield. The initial lineup consisted of...


ZZ Top - Hey Joe (Live 2008)
"Hey Joe" is an American popular song from the 1960s that has become a rock standard and has been performed in many musical styles by...


Deep Purple - Strange Kind Of Woman - Live 1973
"Strange Kind of Woman" was originally released as a follow-up single after "Black Night" in early 1971. The song also became a hit,...


Bob Seger - Shame On The Moon
"Shame on the Moon" is a song written by Rodney Crowell and first recorded for his eponymous 1981 album. It was subsequently covered by...


Derek And The Dominos - "Bell Bottom Blues"
"Bell Bottom Blues" is a song written by Eric Clapton and Bobby Whitlock and performed by the band Derek and the Dominos. It deals with...


Stevie Ray Vaughan - "Little Wing" (Amazing Jimi Hendrix Cover)
Stevie Ray Vaughan - Little Wing - Instrumental Version from 1984 "Little Wing" is a song written by Jimi Hendrix. He first recorded the...


Joe Walsh - Turn To Stone
"Turn to Stone" is a 1972 song by the American singer-songwriter Joe Walsh and his band Barnstorm, with writing credits given to Terry...


Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood - "Presence of the Lord"
Eric Clapton wrote this song, which is a testimony of faith. It's the first song for which he wrote all the lyrics. Steve Winwood sang...


Ted Nugent - Stranglehold - Live 1976
"Stranglehold" is a single and the first track from Ted Nugent's self-titled 1975 album. The vocals are by Derek St. Holmes. However, the...


Lenny Kravitz - Are You Gonna Go My Way
"Are You Gonna Go My Way" is the first single to be released by Lenny Kravitz from the album Are You Gonna Go My Way. It was released in...


Led Zeppelin - Stairway to Heaven
Led Zeppelin performed three sold-out concerts back-to-back at Madison Square Garden from 27th - 29th July 1973. The gigs were also...


The Mamas & The Papas - California Dreamin'
"California Dreamin'" is a song written by John Phillips and Michelle Phillips and was first recorded by Barry McGuire. However, the...


Tom Petty and Prince - "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" - Live 2004
In 2004, Prince joined the world’s greatest musicians and artists at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. For the induction ceremony, he gave...


Ted Nugent - Stranglehold - Live 1976
"Stranglehold" is a single and the first track from Ted Nugent's self-titled 1975 album. The vocals are by Derek St. Holmes. However, the...


Creedence Clearwater Revival - The Midnight Special
"The Midnight Special" is an album track on Willy And the Poor Boys, the fourth long-player of Creedence Clearwater Revival. This rough...
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