American Songwriter

3 Essential and Gritty Southern Rock Songs From the 1980s That Still Pack a Punch

These three southern rock songs are as much of a staple today as they were when they were released in the 1980s.
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DAILY DIRT: Some of the lost songs from The Big ’80s are well worth remembering

Daily Dirt for Saturday, July 18, 2026 Anyone else think “Human Nature” was the best song off Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” ...
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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band stops touring, but keeps singing

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Jeff Hanna, frontman of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, about the band's final tour, and how they'll continue to make music six decades into their career. NITTY GRITTY DIRT ...
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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band stops touring, but keeps singing

NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND: (Singing) You and me go fishing in the dark, lying on our backs and counting the stars. Where the cool... DETROW: The band has released multiple hits over the decades, like ...