American Songwriter

On This Day in 1969, Sonny James Topped the Country Music Charts With a Song Written by Roy Orbison and Rejected by Elvis

The Roy Orbison-penned hit "Only the Lonely" was one of 16 straight No. 1 singles for country music legend Sonny James.

1967 Hit Ranked Among ‘Greatest Songs of All Time’ Became a Timeless Classic

In 1967, Jimi Hendrix unleashed one of the most influential songs in rock history. His track "Purple Haze," recorded with The ...