Like so many famous songs of yore, "The Star-Spangled Banner" started as a poem, called “The Defence of Fort McHenry.” It was written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 during the War of 1812.

As we kick off 2025, it’s time to celebrate the 30th anniversary of some unforgettable songs that defined 1995. These tracks, spanning genres from pop and rock to R&B and rap, became the soundtrack of ...