He Should Be As Famous As Paul Simon, But His Potential Was Never Realized
This folk musician was revered by his peers, and he wrote the Top 10 song, "Everybody's Talkin.'" He could have been famous, but he left the music industry.
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Rolling Stone Called Him The Greatest Lead Singer Ever — He Was Born 78 Years Ago Today
In 2011, Rolling Stone readers voted that Led Zeppelin's legendary frontman, born on August 20, 1948, was the greatest lead singer of all time.
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The No. 1 Song On August 20, 1996 Sounds Even More Danceable Today
Back on August 20, 1996, this danceable song by Los del Rio and remixed by the Bayside Boys was No. 1 on the charts. You probably still know the moves today.
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Quote Of The Day By Kim Gordon: 'My Approach Towards Achieving Anything Has Always Been ...'
As co-founder of Sonic Youth and a highly influential figure in the art community, Kim Gordon has some wise words about persevering in pursuit of your dreams.
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In 1969, Creedence Clearwater Revival Made This Song With No Known Author A Classic Cover
One of Creedence Clearwater Revival's most classic covers from 1969 was once recorded by Lead Belly, but he didn't write it. No one knows who did.
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5 Patti Smith Songs That Prove She Was More Than A Punk Rock Icon
From a tribute to Amy Winehouse to a heartfelt ode to her absent partner, Patti Smith's poetic genius shone through in just about any genre she chose.
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Not Cream, Not Derek And The Dominos: Eric Clapton's Supergroup That Vanished In A Flash
In 1969, between his stints in Cream and Derek and the Dominos, Eric Clapton briefly joined forces with Steve Winwood and two other rock heavyweights.
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Rod Stewart's 1971 Signature Hit Started As An Overlooked B-Side
This is probably the song you think of when you think of Rod Stewart, but it was initially buried on the B-side of the lesser-known "Reason to Believe,"
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The Top 10 Hits That Took Over Summer 1977
From Donna Summer's pioneering disco sounds to Barry Manilow's dulcet tones, these were the chart-busters that brought the heat in the summer of '77.
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The 5 Best Classic Rock Songs That Tell Complete Stories
We've been treated over the years to music that invites us all to listen to a story — whether inspired by real events or sprung from the imagination.
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The No. 1 Song On August 19, 1995 Sounds Even More Chill Today
TLC's longest-running No. 1 hit was at the top of the Billboard chart on August 19, 1995. The cautionary song about beautiful things sounds even more chill now.
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Quote Of The Day By Barry Manilow: 'That's What I Had Done And That's ...'
Born in 1943, Barry Manilow was in his 30s by the time his career as a piano-playing, songwriting, melancholy balladeer of love songs took him to superstardom.
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4 Classic Duets For The Perfect Father-Daughter Dance
Combining wistful reminiscing and hope, these duets from classic icons such as Nat King and Natalie Cole hit the mark for an emotional father-daughter dance.
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The 1972 David Bowie Performance That Defined Glam Rock
David Bowie released several albums before 1972, but his performance of "Starman" on "Top of the Pops" that year defined glam rock and inspired new artists.
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Classic Rock Songs That Are Actually Solo Tracks In Disguise
Some classic rock songs hit wax and record stores bearing the name of a band that didn't have much to do with the song listed on the label.
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In 1964, Smokey Robinson Penned The Iconic Song That Became The Temptations' Signature Hit
Covered numerous times since its release in early 1964, this sweet, instantly recognizable song by Smokey Robinson was a No. 1 hit for the Temptations.
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The 5 Best David Bowie Collabs Every Music Fan Should Know
From Queen to Trent Reznor, these five electric David Bowie collaborations brought music legends together to create some unforgettable songs.
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Jackson Browne's 1972 Breakthrough Hit Features 2 Rock Legends Hidden In Plain Sight
If the background harmonies on the lead single from Jackson Browne's debut album sound familiar, there's a really good reason for that.
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5 Rock Songs You Didn't Know Were Based On Books
Songs like Elton John's "Rocket Man," Rush's "2112," and Nirvana's "Scentless Apprentice" come with literary pedigrees that might surprise you.
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The No. 1 Song On August 18, 1994 Sounds Even Sweeter Today
A surprise hit for an unsigned artist became one of the songs of the summer in 1994, and its searingly honest heartache still carries plenty of punch.
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Awards and critical acclaim followed Chris Cornell, but it was obvious that none of that mattered to him. For him, it was all about the music.
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This 1989 Billy Joel Signature Hit Is Also One Of His Most Hated Songs
Inspired by a history chat with John Lennon's son, no less, Billy Joel lit up the airwaves in 1989 with a hit song that even he wasn't too impressed with.
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5 Confessional '70s Songs That Hit Even Harder Today
Emotions run deep and heavy in the confessional songs of the '70s, which helped make the decade a notably expressive era and still hold up today.
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Grace Slick Wrote This Song In 1967 — Decades Later, A Box Office Flop Won A New Generation
Despite being released in the '60s, a song performed by Jefferson Airplane drew attention once more after being used in this film over 50 years later.
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5 Underrated Deep Cuts Every Dolly Parton Fan Should Hear
With a career that spans well over half a century, Dolly Parton's catalog has a few lesser-known gems that were inspired by some key moments in her life.
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Brian Wilson Called Her The Voice Behind Rock's Greatest Record — She Was Born 83 Years Ago Today
Brian Wilson was very impressed by this sensational singer, who left a lasting legacy and a hall of fame career that leaves her in the GOAT conversation.
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The No. 1 Rolling Stones Song That Inspired One Of ZZ Top's Signature Hits
If you've heard this ZZ Top song and felt it sounded like something out of The Rolling Stones' mind, it's because it was heavily inspired by the English band.
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Forgotten American Bands That Chased The British Invasion — And Won Big On The Charts
Meet the forgotten American bands that borrowed from the British Invasion’s sound and style. They successfully transformed imitation into chart-topping success.
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The 5 Best Male Duets
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The 1967 Classic Rock Album That's So Much Cooler Today
In the 1960s, a pioneering rock band teamed up with the era's most celebrated avant-garde artist, producing an album that paved the way for modern rock.
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