These Rock Hits Have Some Truly Bizarre Origin Stories
You can thank Dexter Holland's Ph.D. in molecular biology for "Come Out and Play" and Keith Richards' soggy gardener for "Jumpin' Jack Flash."
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All Of Barry Manilow's No. 1 Hits Have A Strange Stat In Common
Barry Manilow, purveyor of smooth rock and master of ad jingles, had three No. 1 hits in his career, although one odd stat takes some of the sheen off them.
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5 Classic Rock Hits That Aren't Worth As Much Money As You Might Think
You may think that every chart hit by classic rock artists such as Stevie Nicks and Kenny Rogers made bank, but you'd be surprised by how little some made.
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Bonnie Tyler's Total Eclipse Of The Heart Took The No. 1 Spot In 1983 — Now It's Hit Another Mega-Milestone
In 1983, Bonnie Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart" went to No. 1. More than four decades later, the hit song has proven its staying power with this milestone.
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The 5 Best Karaoke Picks That Rock Hard — And Aren't Lame Cliches
From a Green Day sleeper to a classic country duet, these five short, unexpected karaoke picks fire up the crowd without needing superstar vocals.
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The Sickest Album Openers In Rock History
Before the streaming age, albums were meant to be listened in track order, and artists from the Beatles to Jimi Hendrix ensured you were hooked from the opener.
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Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline Was The Perfect Rock Song Until Weddings Ruined It
Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline" was a perfectly good song, but now it's just irritating thanks to its ubiquitousness at weddings, sporting events, and karaoke.
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5 Forgotten No. 1 Songs By The Beatles
Over the years, the popularity of some songs within The Beatles' discography has fluctuated, and some No. 1 hits are no longer topping streaming charts.
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5 Classic Rock Bands That Became More Famous Than The Headliners They Opened For
Once in a while, the musical explosiveness of the opening act is simply undeniable, and sometimes, that band eclipses the headliner in fame.
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Chart-Topping Love Songs That Rock Fans Actually Hate
Rock fans might tolerate, like, or even love certain non-rock or pop tracks. Others, though? They're on the hate list, especially love songs.
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Hidden Gem Songs That Appeared On Mediocre '80s Albums
Here are five classic '80s tracks from the likes of David Bowie and The Who that redeemed the otherwise forgettable albums they appeared on.
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Brilliant Musical Mistakes That Made It Onto The Album
During the classic rock era, there were some amazing 'mistakes' that, instead of detracting from a song, instead gave the tracks some astounding character.
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Forgotten High School Hits Boomers Left Behind In The '70s
The 1970s had no shortage of timeless and iconic hits, but there's a long list of songs that didn't have the same staying power, and still made a big impact.
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If You're A True Classic Rock Fan, You Want These Songs Played At Your Funeral
If your life has been accompanied by classic rock songs, you can count on your favorite artists, such as Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin, to memorialize you.
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Rockers Whose Egos Got In The Way Of Almost Certain Success
There are certain rock stars who made a couple of bad decisions and blew everything for themselves. They got in their own way, or rather, their egos did.
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Rick Astley's Never Gonna Give You Up Was '80s Perfection Until The Internet Ruined It
By now, you've probably been Rickrolled, but there was a time when Rick Astley's 1988 No. 1 hit was perfection -- until the internet oversaturated the song.
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Nursing Home Hits That'll Put Smiles On Seniors' Faces
Before many were even a twinkle in our parents' eyes, our esteemed elders were dancing to these rock, blues, and swing hits from the mid-20th century.
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The 5 Most Addictive Songs To Come Out Of 1970
Some songs are so catchy they become earworms, like or not. Others are just so fun that we can't get enough. These addictive songs from 1970 are the latter.
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The 5 Best Jingles By Classic Artists (Even Better Than Barry Manilow's State Farm Ditty)
From cereal to plumbers and skin care products, we think these classic jingles stand the test of time, and you may be surprised by the artists who made them.
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5 Rock Songs From 1987 That Sound Even Cooler Today
The best rock music of 1987 had something for everyone, and some songs seem sealed in a time capsule, sounding even cooler today than they did back then.
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Manchester Orchestra's Cover Of This Classic Love Song By Neil Young Crackles With Raw Emotion
Neil Young once wrote a love song that was inspired by meeting his wife. Some 30 years later, Manchester Orchestra turned it into something even more stunning.
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5 Songs From 1960 That Remind Us What It Means To Be Young And In Love
In 1960, pop music was marketed to teenagers, with many love songs affirming the agony and thrill of young love. These songs still remind us of those feelings.
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Strange Cold Cases From The 1970s That Remain Unsolved
Some cold cases are so strange that the clues left behind only raise more questions. These unsolved cases from the '70s still baffle law enforcement.
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5 Musicians Who Famously Used Cold-Blooded Lyrics As The Knife To Trash Their Exes
From Travis Tritt to Prince to Courtney Love, all types of musicians have turned to their craft to unleash cold-blooded lyrics toward those who scorned them.
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Classic Rock Riffs That Still Give Us Chills Every Time We Listen
These immortal riffs from the Doors, Led Zeppelin, Queen, and other legendary rock artists still haunt us in the best possible way.
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5 Songs From 1977 That Define Rock History
From a sports stadium favorite to a scathing indictment of the music industry's seedy underbelly, these rock songs from 1977 left a long-lasting legacy.
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'80s Rock Fizzled Out With These 5 Songs
With decades of hindsight, it's obvious that these five songs were integral in ushering out '80s rock, whose flash and lack of substance no longer resonated.
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