Geoff Mack, who wrote the country staple "I've Been Everywhere," was born Dec. 20, 1922, in Surrey Hills, Victoria, Australia.

For years, goal songs have signaled joy in NHL arenas. Our staff rated each one, based on personal opinions and how the tune fits the team.

When it came to fodder for pop and rock broadsides, Vietnam had a high profile, but broader-ranging Cold War anxieties had wormed their way into rock 'n' roll years before most songwriters had heard ...