'70s High School Hits With Supremely Singable Lyrics
One thing all genres and song formats can do is make you want to sing along, and high schoolers loved to sing these songs in the '70s.
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At Just 23, Joni Mitchell Penned One Of The Most-Covered Songs In Folk Rock History
Joni Mitchell's thoughtful and powerful lyrics made her songs beloved, and one that she wrote at the age of 23 is the most-covered song in folk-rock history.
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Music Icons Whose Best-Known Songs Are Actually Covers
From Aretha Franklin to Elvis Presley, these musical titans all have a signature song associated with them, but they weren't the first to write and perform it.
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The No. 1 Song On June 10, 1966 Sounds So Much Cooler Today
This No. 1 hit from 1966 does not sound like any other traditional chart-topper, which is probably why it remains one of the coolest tracks to this day.
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5 Songs That Take Boomers Back To Their Wildest Nights
Boomers came of age in the '60s and '70s, so songs by bands like AC/DC, the Bee Gees, and Kiss likely still remind them of some wild nights they had.
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5 Bee Gees Songs That Prove 1978 Was The Best Year Of Their Career
When disco dominated club dancefloors after the release of "Saturday Night Fever," these now-legendary songs propelled the Bee Gees to a career high in 1978.
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Bands Who Lost Members To Mega-Successful Careers Outside Music
These bands saw members depart to become successful in fields such as particle physics, precision watchmaking, television animation, and transportation.
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In 1998, Bob Dylan Gave This Song To Sheryl Crow — And Her Version Was A Hit
Bob Dylan wasn't happy with the original version of one of his songs, so he gave it to Sheryl Crow, who made it her own on her 1998 album, "The Globe."
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5 Covers Of '90s Shoegaze Songs As Dreamy As The Originals
If you're a fan of '90s shoegaze, you'll appreciate these dreamy covers by the High Violets, Japancakes, Beetleflux, Tearjerker, and Casper Iskov.
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5 Alternative Rock Songs That Snapped The Gen X Generation Awake
With acts like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Alanis Morissette leading the charge, these alt-rock songs were a wake-up call for Generation X.
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5 Generation-Defining Guitarists Hardly Anyone Talks About Anymore
There are guitarists who made a massive musical impact on their respective generations, revered by fellow ax wielders but rarely remembered by music fans.
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Bob Dylan Wrote This Classic In 1973 — 17 Years Later, A Hard Rock Cover Brought It Back To Life
Written for a poignant scene in a 1973 movie, this Bob Dylan classic was given the hard rock treatment by Guns N' Roses years later, making it a modern earworm.
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This 1970 Song By Cat Stevens About An Ex-Girlfriend Might Be His Most Haunting
This song helped Cat Stevens transform himself from a '60s British pop star to one of the most impactful singer-songwriters of the 1970s.
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John Denver Wrote This Wistful Song In 1966 — Peter, Paul And Mary Made It No. 1 Three Years Later
Peter, Paul and Mary had their last No. 1 with a wistful song penned by John Denver in 1966. Ironically, Denver's version didn't even make the charts.
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Hands Down You're A True Cat Stevens Fan If You Know These 5 Deep Cuts
Think you're a diehard Cat Stevens fan? We've combed the singer-songwriter's catalog for five lesser-known tracks that only his most loyal listeners will know.
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Lionel Richie Wrote This Kenny Rogers No. 1 — And It Became His Biggest Love Song
Channeling real-life romance and with a quick title change, this '80s smash hit combined Lionel Ritchie's gifted songwriting with Kenny Rogers' crooning.
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Bands That Lost Their Horn Players To Mega-Successful Artists
Only so many musicians who specialize in a horn have ever traversed the mostly electric and percussive world of rock music, making them a rare commodity.
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The 5 Best Bass Riffs In Classic Rock
A bass riff can make a song, and in the case of these five tracks by The Who, Queen, Pink Floyd, Yes, and Lou Reed, the bass playing truly defines the songs.
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5 Rock Songs Every Gen Xer Needs On Their Workout Playlist
If you're a Gen Xer, there are plenty of songs to choose from when creating a motivating soundtrack to your workout session, from warm-up to cooldown.
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Michael Stipe Cringed When R.E.M. Went Pop With This 1991 Single — It Became A Smash Hit Anyway
R.E.M. made waves with its poetic college rock music, but in 1991, Michael Stipe swallowed his pride and gave us a happy-go-lucky tune that climbed the charts.
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In 1977, The Bee Gees Gave Up This Disco Hit — The Song They Kept Was An Even Bigger Smash
In 1977, the Bee Gees gave away a No. 1 hit as a consolation prize as a trade for a song they kept for themselves that topped the charts for even longer.
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5 Classic Rock Songs That Bring Boomers Back To Their First Day Behind The Wheel
These classic rock jams from the '70s like "Highway Star" and "Going Mobile" will remind boomers of those early days of freedom behind the wheel.
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Rock Songs For Anyone Whose First Crush Became Their Forever
From the Beatles' "Something" to Foo Fighters' "Everlong," these tracks are perfect for people who somehow found their forever person right out of the gate.
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5 Classic Songs That Will Remind Boomers Of Their First Best Friend
Here's a look at songs by Bill Withers, the Beach Boys, Jefferson Airplane and two others that are sure to remind boomers of their first best friends.
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5 Nearly Perfect '70s Songs That Almost Everyone Agrees On
There is much to enjoy about the music of the 1970s. In fact, many of the most timeless pieces that emerged during the decade are pretty much perfect.
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5 Songs That Take Boomers Back To Their First Prom
After rock laid its rhythm-and-bluesy roots in the '50s, baby boomers came of age and began crafting music of their own — and some celebrated love.
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How Long Does A Vinyl Record Last With Proper Care?
With proper care, your vinyl records will most likely outlive you, but how long is that exactly? Here's a look at how you can get the most of your collection.
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5 Classic Albums That Define Folk Rock
Folk rock's claim to fame is blending multiple distinct styles into a cohesive whole, mixing various genres, instruments, and philosophies of music.
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5 Hits From The Monkees That Take Boomers Back To Their First Crush
During the '60s, the Monkees belted out family-friendly tunes that managed to sum up young love in all its bittersweet glory, and which still stir memories.
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Waiting For Cat Stevens Inspired Carly Simon To Pen This 1971 Hit In Under An Hour
When Cat Stevens ran late for a dinner date, Carly Simon used the few extra minutes to pen what would become one of her most enduring classics.
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