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Elvis Costello’s Debut Album, ‘My Aim is True,’ Gets Expanded 5-CD SetCrossroads: 15 Covers of Classic Robert Johnson Blues Song...

The collection spans 104 tracks, demos, masters, outtakes, live performances, and other rare recordings (52 of them prev. unreleased), plus a 2026 remaster of the 1977 original.

With each reissue of his material, another generation discovered—and was inspired to record—his songs.

The Best Classic Bands chart nerds noticed that this week featured 3 hits at the top with the word “Nothing” in the title: great songs by BTO, Stevie Wonder and Billy Preston.

Among the many songs she wrote are such classics as “I Will Always Love You,” “Coat of Many Colors,” “Jolene,” “9 To 5” and “Tennessee Homesick Blues.”

It’s full of treasures, a sweeping double-LP that Jeff Lynne dubbed “probably the hardest work I have ever done, but the most satisfying.”

His songs have been covered by artists as diverse as Bob Dylan, U2, Jefferson Starship, Bruce Springsteen, the Byrds and Woody’s own son Arlo.

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Elvis Costello's Debut Album, 'My Aim is True,' Gets Expanded 5-CD Set - Best Classic Bands Elvis Costello's debut album, 1977's 'My Aim Is True,' has a 2026 expanded "49th Anniversary Edition," a 5-CD box set across 104 tracks, with demos, masters, outtakes, live performances, and more.

Remastered ‘Rocky’ Film to Return to Theaters For 50th Anniversary1974’s Historic John Lennon Radio Interview With Dennis ElsasS...

The original movie, which premiered on Nov. 20, 1976, received ten Academy Award® nominations and won three, including Best Picture and Best Director.

In the wide-ranging live conversation on New York’s WNEW-FM, he talked about his status with the other members of The Beatles at that time, the band’s relationship with the Rolling Stones in the early days in London, his love for New York, and much more.

The tracks were shared on Sept. 28, 2026, the 50th anniversary of the acclaimed album’s release.

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Remastered 'Rocky' Film to Return to Theaters For 50th Anniversary - Best Classic Bands The ultimate inspirational sports film classic, Rocky, laces up for its 50th anniversary on Nov. 7-11, 2026, with Rocky 50, remastered in 4K.

Electric Light Orchestra’s ‘Out of the Blue’: The Masterpiece from MunichRemembering Woody Guthrie in 15 SongsThe Beatles’ Expan...

It’s full of treasures, a sweeping double-LP that Jeff Lynne dubbed “probably the hardest work I have ever done, but the most satisfying.”

His songs have been covered by artists as diverse as Bob Dylan, U2, Jefferson Starship, Bruce Springsteen, the Byrds and Woody’s own son Arlo.

The 2026 collection presents the album in stunning new stereo and Dolby Atmos mixes, alongside the original mono mix, the original Capitol U.S. album version, plus previously unreleased session recordings and home demos.

The collection features a whopping 92 previously unreleased tracks and mixes including rare studio sessions, out-takes, early mixes, and live recordings.

The short-lived supergroup was composed of Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Ginger Baker and Ric Grech.

Only 3 songs stayed at the top of the U.S. charts for 4+ weeks. Thus, no less than 31 reached #1, including a unique feat by the members of the Beatles.

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Electric Light Orchestra’s ‘Out of the Blue’: The Masterpiece from Munich - Best Classic Bands It's full of treasures, a sweeping double-LP that Jeff Lynne dubbed "probably the hardest work I have ever done, but the most satisfying."

Tom Petty, American Rock Giant, 1950-2017Midnight Train: 15 Great Soul Hits of the Early ’70sCat Stevens: ‘Teaser And the Fireca...

One of our country’s greatest rockers for more than 40 years, the Floridian never backed down, creating solid music that didn’t need to bow to trends.

The era yielded classic tracks from Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, the Staple Singers, Bill Withers, and Gladys Knight & the Pips.

With hit songs like “Moonshadow,” “Peace Train” and “Morning Has Broken,” the singer-songwriter became a star, lighting up pop radio.

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Tom Petty, American Rock Giant, 1950-2017 - Best Classic Bands Obituary: One of our country's greatest rockers for more than 40 years, Tom Petty created solid music that didn't need to bow to trends.

The Ed Sullivan Show: Sixties Pop Music ShowcaseA Box Set Collects Much of the Roches’ Best Work: ReviewRobert Palmer ‘Sneakin’ ...

The Sunday night variety show presented scores of up-and-coming pop stars during the ’60s. Here are some favorites and some unique anecdotes about each one.

Their self-titled debut album was produced by King Crimson’s Robert Fripp, whose involvement is not as crazy as it might seem, as the trio’s music is more than a bit avant-garde.

With help from players like Little Feat’s Lowell George and New Orleans’ Meters, the British singer’s solo career got off to a good start.

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The Ed Sullivan Show: '60s Pop Music Showcase - Best Classic Bands The Sunday night variety show presented scores of up-and-coming pop stars during the '60s. Here are some favorites and some unique anecdotes about each one

Cat Stevens: ‘Teaser And the Firecat’—A Singer-Songwriter ClassicPeter Gabriel Shares Next Track From 2026 Album, o\iCountry Roc...

With hit songs like “Moonshadow,” “Peace Train” and “Morning Has Broken,” the singer-songwriter became a star, lighting up pop radio.

As with its 2023 predecessor, i/o, the classic rock legend is sharing a new track on each full moon.

The 3-CD set, spanning 76 tracks, chronicles the early days of the genre, with such acts as Buffalo Springfield, The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers and Poco.

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Cat Stevens' ‘Teaser And the Firecat’: A Singer-Songwriter Classic - Best Classic Bands Review: With hit songs like "Moonshadow," "Peace Train" and "Morning Has Broken," Cat Stevens became a star with 1971's Teaser and the Firecat

Robert Palmer ‘Sneakin’ Sally Through the Alley’—A Tale of 3 CitiesRadio Hits in September 1968: Nah, Nah, Nah, Nah-Nah-Nah-NahW...

With help from players like Little Feat’s Lowell George and New Orleans’ Meters, the British singer’s solo career got off to a good start.

Los Angeles’ Top 40 powerhouse KHJ had some all-time greats in its Top 10 this week including The Beatles’ longest-running #1.

The 13-date tour was originally scheduled to take place in 2020. The storyline, however, was the absence of the man who kept the beat for nearly 6 decades.

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Robert Palmer's ‘Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley’: A Tale of Three Cities - Best Classic Bands With help from players like Little Feat's Lowell George and New Orleans' Meters, the British singer's solo career got off to a good start.

Midnight Train: 15 Great Soul Hits of the Early ’70sCat Stevens: ‘Teaser And the Firecat’—A Singer-Songwriter ClassicPeter Gabri...

The era yielded classic tracks from Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, the Staple Singers, Bill Withers, and Gladys Knight & the Pips.

With hit songs like “Moonshadow,” “Peace Train” and “Morning Has Broken,” the singer-songwriter became a star, lighting up pop radio.

As with its 2023 predecessor, i/o, the classic rock legend is sharing a new track on each full moon.

The 3-CD set, spanning 76 tracks, chronicles the early days of the genre, with such acts as Buffalo Springfield, The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers and Poco.

There were still many familiar faces from the ’60s, but new artists, and new rock music subgenres, were beginning to take root.

The album took seven years to complete, due to the duo’s hectic schedules.

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Midnight Train: 15 Great Soul Hits of the Early ’70s - Best Classic Bands These 15 great soul hits of the early '70s, by such giants as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye and Al Green, sit within a period of change.

15 Essential Songs From the Mamas & the Papas (and Mama Cass Solo)20 Beatles Songs with Mean, Violent or Just Plain Pissed-Off L...

The group reeled off six Top 10 hits between 1966 and 1967 alone, inventing a sun-drenched aesthetic that masked an intoxicating, bohemian reality.

We’re not saying this is a bad thing. In many cases, these barbs make for a better song.

The 4-CD + Blu-ray boxed set includes 54 previously unreleased recordings of demos, studio sessions, and live recordings, alongside 32 video performances, 24 previously unreleased.

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15 Essential Songs From the Mamas & the Papas (and Mama Cass Solo) - Best Classic Bands Not many groups captured the lightning-in-a-bottle magic of the 1960s quite like the Mamas & the Papas. Here are 15 essential songs.

Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris’ ‘All the Roadrunning’: Two Unique Voices15 Essential Songs From the Mamas & the Papas (and Mam...

The album took seven years to complete, due to the duo’s hectic schedules.

The group reeled off six Top 10 hits between 1966 and 1967 alone, inventing a sun-drenched aesthetic that masked an intoxicating, bohemian reality.

We’re not saying this is a bad thing. In many cases, these barbs make for a better song.

The 4-CD + Blu-ray boxed set includes 54 previously unreleased recordings of demos, studio sessions, and live recordings, alongside 32 video performances, 24 previously unreleased.

Originally released in 1969, the LP marked the beginning of an extraordinary journey, the first chapter in the story of a band that would go on to achieve immense success and lasting acclaim.

“Ladies and gentlemen, after much deliberation and sadness, I have to announce next year will be my last tour ever, ever. I’m not retiring, but this will be the last rock and roll tour.”

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Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris’ 'All the Roadrunning’: Two Unique Voices - Best Classic Bands Review: Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris’ 2006 collaboration 'All the Roadrunning’ showcases "two unique voices," as she put it.