Sequel songs that continue the story of a previously successful song can be hit or miss. This handful of songs, sadly, were misses.

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The near-12-minute song redefined the genre for decades to come.

Pop vocal trio the Bee Gees performing at the Music for UNICEF Concert at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, January, 1979. The 1970s were an eclectic time for music and cultural ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Pam Windsor lives in Nashville, Tennessee and writes about music. Nearly 50 years after his death, Elvis Presley is still the King ...