This Lively 1978 No 1, Which Led To A Best New Artist Grammy, Topped Charts 48 Years Ago Today
Powered by an extremely funky and confident bass line and guitar riff, this 1978 Billboard smash will still get people dancing today.
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Quote Of The Day By Elvis Presley: 'To Judge A Man By His Weakest Link Or Deed Is Like ...'
Elvis' story — the triumphs and tragedies of a poor kid becoming the biggest of stars, only to be swept away by it all — is the story of how rock 'n' roll.
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5 Journey Songs That Prove 1981 Was The Best Year Of Their Career
1981 saw the release of Journey's seventh studio album, "Escape," which gave us timeless hits such as "Don't Stop Believin'" and "Open Arms."
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The Top 10 Hits That Took Over Fall 1977
In the fall of 1977, hits like "You Light Up My Life," "Boogie Nights," "Keep It Comin' Love," and "Strawberry Letter 23" dominated the airwaves.
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5 Classic Rock Hits That Were Way Bigger Outside The US
The Runaways, Cheap Trick, Sparks, and more all recorded singles that were far more popular in Japan or Europe than they were here in America.
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The Bee Gees' 5 Best Instrumental Breaks Prove They're More Than Their Harmonies
The Bee Gees are heavily associated with those intricate harmonies, but they also have some stellar instrumental breaks across their discography.
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5 Classic Rock Hits With Emotional Breakdowns That Hit Even Harder Today
No art form gets us in our feelings more than music, and the emotional breakdowns in songs like Pearl Jam's "Black" and Nazareth's "Love Hurts" still hit hard.
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5 Folk Rock Hits That Time Forgot
Many folk rock songs are timeless classics, but some that were once hits, like "Master Jack" and "Next Plane to London," seem to have been forgotten over time.
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He Should Be As Famous As Cat Stevens, But His Potential Was Never Realized
In the 1960s, a songwriter lauded by Bob Dylan and an influence on Cat Stevens created some incredible and frequently covered songs, yet faded into obscurity.
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Born 83 Years Ago Today, This Rock Mastermind Was Once The Highest-Grossing Solo Artist
Happy 83rd birthday to Roger Waters, whose solo tour after leaving Pink Floyd, "The Wall Live," became the highest-grossing concert tour ever at the time.
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5 Led Zeppelin Songs That Prove 1969 Was The Best Year Of Their Career
Led Zeppelin had an incredible career, which makes picking a best year especially difficult, and a few strong contenders are in the running.
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This Spirited 1977 No. 1, Written By Earth, Wind & Fire Members, Hit The Top 49 Years Ago Today
The No. 1 song on September 6, 1977 was the biggest hit of the Emotions career, and it's upbeat lyrics and catchy chorus sound even more spirited today.
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Quote Of The Day By Bryan Adams: 'I Knew It Was A Good Song ...'
Canadian rock star Bryan Adams crafted one of his biggest hits in less than an hour, and instead of doubting himself, followed his gut and reaped the rewards.
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Not The Earwigs, Not His Solo Career: Alice Cooper's Supergroup That's Still Rocking
Alice Cooper could have rested on his laurels, but a collaboration with a Hollywood superstar and Aerosmith legend continues to go from strength to strength.
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5 Of The Biggest Band Rivalries In Rock History
Whether rooted in genuine animosity or a more complicated frenemies situation, the sparks that flew between these rock bands lit up the press for many years.
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In 2021, The Frontman Of This Pop-Rock Band Starred In A Hallmark Movie Inspired By His Own Album
Christmas in Tahoe, a straight-to-TV movie, premiered in 2021 on the Hallmark Channel and stars Pat Monahan of the pop-rock band, Train.
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4 Rock Album Dedications That Hit Even Harder Today
Bands like AC/DC and Pink Floyd continued on after losing members, but they never forgot them and even paid homage to their lost friends.
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5 Classic Albums That Define Yacht Rock
Yacht rock is smooth, R&B-inflected soft rock that sailed (mostly) from California to take the charts by storm from the mid-'70s to early '80s.
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5 Unfinished Songs That Prove A Demo Doesn't Need A Final Cut To Hit Hard
When high-caliber musicians like George Harrison and Lou Reed make demos, sometimes their raw, unpolished versions hit harder than the final cuts.
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Rolling Stone Readers Called Him The Second-Best Frontman Ever — He Was Born 80 Years Ago Today
This vocal powerhouse and absolute legend of rock, named the second-best frontman by Rolling Stone, was born September 5, 1946, 80 years ago today.
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4 Aerosmith Songs That Prove 1989 Was The Best Year Of Their Career
From the 1970s to today, Aerosmith have had plenty of ups and downs. But in 1989, they turned out back-to-back Top 10 hits at the apex of their comeback.
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This 1976 Funky No. 1, Which Holds Unique Record For Its Song Title, Topped The Charts 50 Years Ago Today
KC and the Sunshine Band rode the disco craze to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in the summer of '76 with this impossible-to-resist call to action.
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Quote Of The Day By Annie Lennox: 'When I Lost My First Baby ...'
Fame is a double-edged sword, but when unrelenting media scrutiny of Annie Lennox's life reached a new, cruel low, she drew an uncrossable line in the sand.
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5 Of The Best Duets That Prove Polar Opposites Can Make Great Music Together
When Eminem dueted with Elton John, and Dolly Parton sang with James Ingram, we saw just how great songs can be when performed by musical polar opposites.
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Not The Traveling Wilburys, Not ELO: Jeff Lynne's Band That Time Forgot
Jeff Lynne, known for Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), was in a band well before classics like 'Mr. Blue Sky' and 'Don't Bring Me Down' hit the airwaves.
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The 5 Best Songs With Epic Drum Solos At The Beginning
When drum solos fall short, they become meandering, pointless bathroom breaks. With so much at stake, it becomes all the gutsier to put a drum solo out front.
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The Bruce Springsteen All-Time Classic That Was Never Even Released As A Single
One of Bruce Springsteen's most popular songs from "Born to Run" was never a single and never a hit song. Today, it's considered one of his best tracks.
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The Top 10 Hits That Took Over Summer 1964
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The 5 Best Songs With Epic Guitar Solos At The Beginning
Starting with riffs and chords may be standard for rock jams and in popular music in general, but making that part a freewheeling solo is a mission statement.
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The No. 1 Song On September 4, 1975 Sounds Even More Nostalgic Today
After a few close calls, Glen Campbell finally reached No. 1 in 1975 with a song that showcased his countrypolitan music, and led to a Dolly Parton film.
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