5 Rock Songs From 1981 That Sound Even Cooler Today
Time is kinder to some songs than others. Looking back to 1981, certain tunes from 1981 seem to crackle with new energy, sounding even better today.
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'90s Rock Songs That Are Painfully Overrated
There are so many songs that are hugely overrated — Lenny Kravitz and Green Day are just two artists we highlight here for too-catchy tunes and awful lyrics.
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5 Rock Songs From 1973 That Sound Even Cooler Today
The early 1970s was an era in which rock especially made leaps and bounds, and some of the standout songs of the time sound even cooler today.
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Classic Rock Songs That Deserved To Go No. 1, But Never Did
These classic rock songs, from anthemic karaoke favorites to timeless rock history game-changers, were an undeserved swing and miss for the coveted No. 1 spot.
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5 Rock Songs About Love That Aged Terribly
Not every rock song about love has aged well. In fact, given how society has changed, some tracks are pretty creepy and unsettling in retrospect.
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Crossover Rock Songs That Define Music History
Crossover songs introduce music fans to new approaches to familiar genres. These era-defining jams merged rock with folk, hip-hop, country, and symphonic music.
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5 Rock Songs From 1971 That Sound Even Cooler Today
David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, The Who, and John Lennon are icons for a reason. These songs they released 1971 still resonate today.
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5 Songs From 1972 That Define Rock History
In 1972, these songs from Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, David Bowie, Elton John, and Lou Reed broke new ground and went on to define rock history.
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'70s Rock Songs That Are Painfully Overrated
The 1970s was a great era for rock music, but so many songs are way too overrated. Many classic rock bands even had better songs that represented their sound.
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These Are The Grateful Dead's Most Underrated Rock Songs, Hands Down
Bob Weir may have died, but the Grateful Dead will live forever, even their most obscure and underrated songs. These five weren't hits, but they're favorites.
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5 Classic Rock Songs From 1969 We'll Be Blasting On Repeat 'Til The Day We Die
From the Rolling Stones' classic anti-war anthem to Led Zeppelin's sultry mood-setter, here are five classic rock songs that will never lose their appeal.
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5 Songs From 1970 That Define Rock History
With acts like Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath stepping up to the plate, these iconic songs from the opening act of the 1970s set the pace for decades to come.
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The 5 Best Grateful Dead Songs Of The '70s
It's not easy to choose a mere five best songs from a band as prolific as the Grateful Dead during their most compelling decade, but we think these stand out.
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Bob Weir's Story Behind The Grateful Dead's 1970 Hit Truckin' Is Just As Iconic As The Song
The Grateful Dead song, Truckin', was based on what Bob Weir described as an "endless cycle" of touring and an incident in which the band members were arrested.
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Bob Weir And Jerry Garcia's Quotes About One Another Prove Their Bond Went Beyond The Grateful Dead
Bob Weir and Jerry Garcia are best known as musicians in the Grateful Dead, but Weir has been clear that his bond with Garcia felt almost cosmic.
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Classic Rock Songs You Didn't Know Were Hidden In Modern Hits
Sampling is a huge part of hip-hop, and you may not know that songs from classic rock artists from Ozzy Osbourne to Elton John were part of these modern hits.
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5 Songs From 1969 That Define Rock History
1969 was a pivotal time in the evolution of rock, and songs from bands like the Beatles, CCR, and the Stooges went on to define rock 'n' roll history.
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The Story Of Lynyrd Skynyrd Explained In 12 Songs
From rare demos and deep cuts to rock classics like "Free Bird" and "Gimme Three Steps," the story of Lynyrd Skynyrd unfolds through these essential songs.
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Forgotten Smash Hits From 1986 That Turn 40 This Year
From a last-gasp hit from a fading arena rock band to breakout solo acts that flamed out, these chart-toppers from 1986 are now approaching a quiet middle age.
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'50s Flop Songs That Turned Into Smash Hits
Whether it was a superb cover, a seasonally timed rerelease, or a reimagining of the original, these flop songs from the '50s eventually found chart success.
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5 Songs From 1977 That Sound Even Cooler Today
For Fleetwood Mac, Heat, David Bowie, and other rock trailblazers, 1977 was a banner year for songs that have only gotten better with time.
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The Story Of Led Zeppelin Explained In 11 Songs
Led Zeppelin was the quintessential rock band of the 1970s, and some songs perfectly capture what the band was all about at certain points in time.
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'70s Wedding Songs That Will Stir Up Nostalgia In Every Early Boomer
From the evocative lyrics of Elton John to the irresistible beat of Earth, Wind & Fire, these iconic '70s wedding songs will always be a hit with boomers.
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5 Rock Songs From 1974 That Sound Even Cooler Today
There is something special about music considered timeless. While some songs age well, others get even better as the years go on, like these five from 1974.
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These '80s Bands Changed Their Fate With One Massive Hit
Many bands that toiled throughout the '80s eventually reached the next level in their careers because of the attention brought to them by one particular tune.
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5 Overplayed Hits From The '80s We Never Want To Hear Again
How is it that a good song becomes bad? Oh yeah, that's right — it gets played, and played a lot, which makes them especially intolerable on repeat listen.
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5 Classic Rock Songs From The '70s That Sound Even Cooler Today
Amidst all the restless, churning desire to make novel and cool music in the '70s, certain songs stood out as especially cool on the classic rock front.
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