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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Stories By Valentina Barone
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The 1967 Beatles Masterpiece That's Actually Two Completely Different Recordings Spliced Together
John Lennon wrote a song for the Beatles in 1967 that was a studio masterwork, requiring George Martin to splice two very different recordings together.
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5 Orchestral Albums Every Classic Rock Fan Should Own
Combining the soaring complexity of orchestral arrangements with rock music has produced must-have magical albums by the likes of Wings and David Bowie.
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5 Classic Love Songs Inspired By The End Of Summer
There's something so nostalgic about summer love. Learn the stories behind five classic love songs that capture fleeting end-of-summer romance.
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The No. 1 Song On August 10, 1986 Sounds Even More Defiant Today
Tackling a perennially controversial topic, this August 1986 chart-topper was sung by a legendary artist who made her career by boldly defying norms.
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The 5 Best Bee Gees Songs To Soundtrack Your Workout Routine
The Bee Gees are known for getting people on the dance floor, so their music translates well for working out. Here are five bangers to get you moving.
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The No. 1 Song On August 7, 1983 Sounds Even More Head-Turning Today
Not all of the best hits from the '80s have aged well, and this summertime smash from 1983 has lyrics that today's listeners will not mistake as being romantic.
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4 Best Bee Gees Songs That Prove They Were More Than A Disco Band
Think Bee Gees and you likely think disco, but from their early days as Beatles wannabes through their pre-disco experimentation, they had far more to offer.
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The 5 Best Keyboard Solos In Rock History
Keyboardists are often the unsung heroes of rock, but these iconic songs from the Doors to the Beatles were lifted to greatness by expert work on the keys.
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The No. 1 Song On August 1, 1977 Sounds Even More Sentimental Today
With a hand from the Bee Gees, this summertime No. 1 hit from 1977 revitalized the sole teen idol, and its desperate appeal to the heart still packs a punch.
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The 1983 Paul Simon Song You Probably Didn't Know Was Inspired By His Real-Life Heartbreak
Paul Simon was in a relationship with actress Carrie Fisher for 12 years. This song was written after they married, but even then, it was complicated.
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The Bee Gees No. 1 Song That Ruled The Charts In 1978 — Longer Than Anything Else That Year
In the spring of 1978, this Bee Gees track ruled the Billboard Hot 100 for two months and helped supercharge the disco phenomenon.
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Not God Only Knows, Not Wouldn't It Be Nice — Brian Wilson's Favorite Song Is An Energetic Pop Anthem
California is a core theme of the Beach Boys' music, and Brian Wilson considers this celebration of The Golden State to be the finest of the band's creations.
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3 Songs You Didn't Know Paul Simon Wrote For Other Famous Musicians
Paul Simon, like many songwriters, shared some of his songs so other artists could over them. Here are three famous musicians who had hits with his songs.
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The Bee Gees Wrote Two Coca-Cola Jingles In 1968 — And They Sound Nothing Alike
It all started in the 1960s, when Coca-Cola started a worldwide campaign titled "Things Go Better with Coke" and enlisted the help of the Bee Gees.
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