These three pop songs were once just regarded as catchy hits. Now we can see them for what they are: works of art.

Popular songs you didn’t know were written by other artists We all have those songs we belt out like we’re the ones who wrote them, even though we know we aren’t. But here’s the twist: […]

The best songs are the ones that leave a lasting impact for years to come. In the case of "My Girl" by The Temptations, the Motown classic remains a musical fixture more than 60 years after it debuted.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When Hip Hop meets pop, the result is often pure magic. Some of the most memorable moments in music come from when a rap verse jumps into a pop track, adding a fresh layer of attitude ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Harry Styles debuts "Aperture" at No. 1 on the Hot Dance/Pop Songs chart, becoming the first male artist to lead the ...

Every decade of the modern era has forged its own unique pop sound, and the 1990s were no exception. While predictably varied in terms of sub-genre, this arena was typically dominated by pure vocal talent, romantic themes, and ultra-catchy jams. Acts as ...

What starts as the story of a legendary songwriter quickly becomes a full exploration of how Carole King helped reinvent popular music in the 1970s. After years spent inside New York’s Brill Building writing massive hits for other artists,

Madonna’s first Billboard No. 1 hit faced criticism from conservative groups before becoming a global sensation.

The pop songs you love might feel so catchy they’re magic, but their ability to get stuck in your head isn’t fairy dust and sparkles: it’s melodic math. Music researchers use melodic math to refer to a set of songwriting tools that prolific producer ...

Anja Djuricic was born in Belgrade, Serbia, in 1992. Her first interest in film started very early, as she learned to speak English by watching Disney animated movies (and many, many reruns). Anja soon became inspired to learn more foreign languages to ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Yahoo News entertainment reporter, Kelsey Weekman, about a spate of new pop songs that draw on worship traditions in megachurches. ALEX WARREN: (Singing) They say the holy water's watered down, and this town lost its faith.

These traditional pop songs really shaped the sound of the 1960s beautifully. And if you've forgotten them, let's refresh your memory.