Barry Manilow's 1975 Hit Song Has A Little-Known Beach Boys Connection
This iconic hit and concert staple by Barry Manilow may heavily imply that it was all his own work, but he had more than a helping hand from a Beach Boy.
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The Most Bizarre Missing Persons Cases From Cruise Ships
When people go missing on cruise ships, there are only so many explanations. Yet, if there are no witnesses and no bodies, the bizarre cases remain unsolved.
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'70s Singers That Hurled Barbs At Other Classic Musicians
These singers, including David Bowie, Lou Reed, and Frank Zappa, had some pretty unflattering opinions about Elton John, the Beatles, and other iconic acts.
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5 Flop Songs From 1975 We Can't Help But Love
Sometimes, great songs don't chart well. In fact, there are plenty that sank without a trace when released as a single in 1975, but we still love them.
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High School Hits From The '90s That Prove Gen X Is The Coolest By Far
"Cool" was a big middle finger wrapped in flannel that sneered in the face of dull establishment goons, judgmental peers, and petty powers that be.
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5 Rock Songs From 1980 That Sound Even Cooler Today
These five tracks from 1980—by artists including Talking Heads, the Clash, and Bob Seger—have only grown cooler, sharper, and more relevant with time.
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Underrated Barry Manilow Tracks That Never Went No. 1, But Should've
Barry Manilow only took three songs to No. 1 in the 1970s. Here's why "It's a Miracle," "Can't Smile Without You," and other Manilow classics deserved better.
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Journey's Don't Stop Believin' Was The Perfect Classic Rock Song Until Pop Culture Ruined It Forever
You can definitely have too much of a good thing, and this classic tune by Journey is proof. Here's how pop culture ruined one of our favorite songs.
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5 Classic Rock Songs From 1971 We'll Be Blasting On Repeat 'Til The Day We Die
1971 produced enduring rock songs really encapsulated the turbulent era. These 5 classic rock songs, including "Imagine" by John Lennon, will never grow old.
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5 Billy Joel Songs From The '80s That Are So Underrated
Billy Joel released hit after hit during the 1980s, but other showcases of Joel's witty lyricism and furious piano-playing from the decade flew under the radar.
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'70s Rock Songs Hiding The Darkest Metaphors
Occasionally, the symbolism concealed within beloved rock classics tends toward the grim, and the '70s had plenty of songs that fit this bill.
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The Top 5 Most Overrated KISS Songs
KISS had a fair amount of hits, and has a legion of fans, but plenty of their songs are overrated for different reasons. Here are five examples.
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Classic Rock Songs Everyone Instantly Knows Just By Their Opening Line
There are plenty of classic rock tunes we can hum along to, but legendary bands such as Queen and Black Sabbath can add instant recognition of an opening line.
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These Are The 5 Worst No. 1 Hits Of The '90s
From formulaic movie tie-ins to a butchered cover of a '60s classic, we think these are the worst examples of the '90s music industry forcing slop to No. 1.
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'60s Rock Songs That Are Overrated
These '60s rock songs by Van Morrison, the Velvet Underground, the Moody Blues, the Doors, and even the Beatles were hits, but here's why they're overrated.
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Underrated Bon Jovi Songs That Aren't As Overplayed As Livin' On A Prayer
"Livin' on a Prayer" may be Bon Jovi's most famous song, but the band has put out some lesser-known yet excellent genre-mixing and inspirational tunes.
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Top Classic Rock Artists' Most Notable Flop Songs
From Elton John's sluggish "Slow Rivers" to a not-so-epic fantasy track from Kiss, here are the flop songs that classic rock legends probably wish you’d forget.
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5 Iconic Tracks The Beatles Biopics Better Not Mess Up
Four Beatles biopics are in the works, each focusing on an individual Beatle. The actors will play and sing, and we hope they do these iconic songs justice.
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5 Rock Albums That Defined The '90s
There were countless '90s rock releases, but some inevitably rose to the top, be it from critical acclaim, their enduring popularity, or sheer nostalgia.
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Barry Manilow's No. 1 Hit From 1977 Is His Saddest Love Song, Hands Down
Barry Manilow is no stranger to sappy ballads that get stuck in your head, but this 1977 hit is so weepy, you'll want a box of tissues nearby just to listen.
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Classic Rock Songs With Ridiculous Storylines
Plenty of banger songs have ridiculous storylines, but it doesn't seem to matter when it comes to a song's popularity. These examples prove it.
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5 High School Hits From The '60s That Will Stir Up Emotions In Every Boomer
As boomers went through high school, popular music was largely geared toward their sensibilities, hitting a nerve, and these '60s hits still conjure emotion.
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How Stephen Hawking's 1993 TV Commercial Inspired Two Pink Floyd Tracks
In 1993, Stephen Hawking narrated a British Telecom commercial so moving it inspired Pink Floyd's David Gilmour to write two songs.
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'70s B-Side Songs That Outshined Their Lead Singles
The record labels had no faith in these now-classic songs by Gloria Gaynor, the Doobie Brothers, Bill Withers and more. DJs and music fans proved them wrong.
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The Eeriest Coincidences That Haunt Rock 'N' Roll History
If you look closely at events throughout rock history, you'll find that some key moments share an uncanny thread that leads to some pretty weird coincidences.
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This Wickedly Catchy Love Song Held The No. 1 Spot The Longest In 1967
This hit song by the Monkees captures the surprise and joy of new love. It hit No. 1 in the last week of 1966 before staying there for six more weeks in 1967.
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A-Ha's Take On Me Music Video Had An Eye-Watering Budget For 1985 — And It Was Worth Every Penny
In 1985, MTV was in more and more homes, so the brass in charge of the budget for a-ha's "Take On Me" hit music video handed over a massive bag of cash.
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