For many one-hit wonders, their brief time in the sun is quickly followed by a fade into the endless noise of new releases, even if you think a track deserves more than 15 minutes of fame. But, for a ...

"Happy Jack" was released by the English rock band, The Who, in 1966. Written by their guitarist, Pete Townshend, it was their first top 40 hit in the United States. In Who I Am: A Memoir, Townshend ...

Inspired by Indian spiritual guru Meher Baba, singer-songwriter Bobby McFerrin wrote the song "Don't Worry, Be Happy" for his album Simple Pleasures. Meher Baba was known for the phrase, "Don't worry, ...

On Feb. 23, 1974, rocker Suzi Quatro had a No. 1 hit with the song "Devil Gate Drive." The song hit No. 1 on the UK singles chart, marking the singer and bass guitarist's second UK No. 1, per This Day ...

Mark Volman, left, and Howard Kaylan of The Turtles perform on The Happy Together Tour in 2017 Bobby Bank/Getty Images Mark Volman, a founding member of the 1960s pop group The Turtles sang on its No.

Rock 'n' roll is a very happy and energetic genre, and its upbeat melodies can be a little deceiving sometimes. Especially considering that early rock icons were marketed as writing simple songs for ...