The No. 1 Song On July 21, 1966 Is Even More Danceable Today
An early smash hit for a young Midwestern garage rock band, this bawdy July 1966 No. 1 marked the start of an initial chart run in the '60s for the group.
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The 5 Wildest On-Stage Moments In Rock History
Some of the wildest on-stage rock moments have been so memorable that they're still talked about years or even decades after the fact.
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5 Songs That Prove 1969 Was The Decade's Best Year For High School Hits
The year 1969 was one of wild mood swings, so it shouldn't be surprising that 1969 provided the best high school hits of the tumultuous '60s, if not all times.
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10 Vinyl Records Every Blues Fan Should Already Own
Born from the creativity of African Americans in the 1860s, blues was first captured on phonographs, field recordings, and low-quality 45s.
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The No. 1 Song On July 19, 1964 Hits Closer To Home Today
This poignant ballad, inspired by a real-life encounter, was a departure for the group that recorded it, who were known for bright, cheery hits.
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Bands Who Lost Career-Defining No. 1 Hits To Another Act
Some of the best-known songs in rock 'n' roll history that went to No. 1 were intended for or offered to other bands before they became chart-toppers.
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The No. 1 Song On July 18, 1963 Sounds Even Better On A Beach Vacation Today
The 1960s gave us surf rock, and this optimistic song of fun in the sun from the summer of 1963 was that genre's first U.S. No. 1, and with a Beach Boy assist.
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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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The No. 1 Song On July 17, 1962 Is Even More Swoon-Worthy Today
A chance find by a young artist, who was about to be fired by his label, led to this unexpected No. 1 hit in the summer of 1962, and made a star of its singer.
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The No. 1 Song On July 16, 1961 Sounds Even Sweeter Today
There are not many songs that capture those summertime nights quite like the song that hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on July 16, 1961.
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The No. 1 Song On July 15, 1960 Hits Harder Today
Singing of unrequited love will never age, and this classic song by a young musical prodigy has inspired many artists over the decades since its release.
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The Beatles Wrote This Song In 1967 — One Year Later, Joe Cocker's Cover Skyrocketed To A Hit
In 1967, the Beatles included this song on their album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," but Joe Cocker's version became the definitive version.
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5 Folk-Rock Hits With No Known Authors
Songs can live anywhere, but only a few make it to recording, and some live on as hit folk rock tunes, no matter that we don't know who originally wrote them.
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One Of The Beach Boys' Best-Charting Singles Was Snubbed In 1965 — Vindication Came Decades Later
The Beach Boys' first No. 1 hit single was completely overlooked the following year at the Grammy Awards. It was an error that took decades to correct.
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The No. 1 Song On July 8, 1965 Sounds So Much Cooler Today
Some songs not only stand the test of time, they manage to be even cooler decades after their release, like this 1965 No. 1 hit from the Rolling Stones.
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5 Classic Albums That Define Soft Rock
Call it easy listening, yacht rock, or pop rock — soft rock has been the soundtrack to so many summers since first emerging in the mid-'60s.
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10 Vinyl Records Every Folk Rock Fan Should Already Own
There are some folk rock records that represent some of the best, most agreed-upon, most landmark, and often-cited albums of the genre.
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5 Jimi Hendrix Songs That Prove 1967 Was The Best Year Of His Career
Jimi Hendrix's 1967 chart success, coupled with his breakout performance at the Monterey Pop Festival, made it arguably the best year of his career.
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62 Years After Last Performing This No. 1 Smash, Paul McCartney Revived It At Taylor Swift's Wedding
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got married at Madison Square Garden on July 3, 2026, and Paul McCartney played a No. 1 smash you've probably heard.
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At Just 22, Paul McCartney Penned One Of The Most Covered Songs In Music History
This song, written and recorded in 1965 by Paul McCartney with almost no input from the rest of the Beatles, has been recorded more than 2,000 times.
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5 Defining Duets Of The '60s That Cast A Spell
The '60s were a watershed moment for passionate duets, with stars such as June Carter and Johnny Cash teaming up to produce these enchanting, timeless songs.
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The 5 Best Joni Mitchell Songs That Aren't Big Yellow Taxi
Joni Mitchell released a plethora of excellent work over her career, particularly during the 1970s, blending a number of styles that surface in unique ways.
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Riffs That Still Rip: Lovin' Spoonful's Summer In The City & Other Classics Released 60 Years Ago This Week
60 years ago this week, the Lovin' Spoonful stormed the airwaves with their summertime classic while underground art-rock was finding its legs.
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The Best Rock Covers Of 2026 (So Far)
The year 2026 has witnessed a groundswell of groundbreaking and eminently listenable covers from major-label and independent artists alike.
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5 Songs You Didn't Know Brian Wilson Wrote For Other Famous Musicians
Sometimes, Brian Wilson figured a gem of a pop or surf rock song he'd written, or even partially recorded, would be better suited to other musicians.
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5 Love Songs That Take Boomers Back To Their First High School Dance
Coming into high school age between roughly 1960 and 1980, boomers had more romantic tunes than ever to fill their glory days with the music of young love.
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5 Hits From The Beach Boys That Take Boomers Back To Their First Crush
With songs that largely focus on fast cars, summertime adventures, and young love, the Beach Boys created music that seems preconfigured for boomer nostalgia.
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