This Classic Rock Band Narrowly Missed The No. 1 Spot So Many Times It Set A Record
A short-lived but prolific classic rock band made the No. 2 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 five times, but never made it to No. 1, setting a unique record.
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Classic Rockers Who Quit Struggling Bands Right Before They Hit The Fame Jackpot
Rush, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, The Clash, and Genesis all had members who quit before the struggling bands became famous rock stars.
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This 1984 Classic Still Fools Listeners Into Thinking It's A Patriotic Anthem
If you just listen to the chorus, this 1984 song could fool you into thinking it's a patriotic anthem, but if you really listen, the lyrics tell another story.
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5 College Hits That Will Stir Up Emotions In Generation X
Here are five songs for the Gen Xer in your life that we felt were the best representatives of the different emotional highs and lows of your college days.
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5 No. 1 Songs From 1965 That Prove It Was The Decade's Best Year For Music
These songs from artists such as the Beatles, the Supremes, and the Beach Boys prove that, musically, the 1960s peaked halfway through the decade.
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5 Flop Songs From The '70s That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations
If you examine '70s flop songs closely, you'll find tracks that were dismissed in their time, only to be rediscovered years later by new generations of ears.
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Rock Bands Who Lost Their Guitarists To Mega-Successful Artists
From future blues-rock superstars to heavy-metal virtuosos, these rock bands saw talented guitarists leave for greener pastures, and sometimes more than once.
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Musicians Who Self-Produced Their Own Albums Only To Crash And Burn
From punk pioneers to rock 'n' roll legends, these musicians found out that producing an album is much harder than it looks, especially if you want success.
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1968 Was The Biggest Flop Of The Decade For No. 1 Hits
While there were several songs you know and love to hit No. 1 in 1968, it was actually was the worst year of the 1960s as far as volume of No. 1 hits go.
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This Painfully Layered Love Song Held The No. 1 Spot The Longest In 1987
Thanks to the confluence of an artist's angst, their team's encouragement, and an experimental guitar, this tortured ode to fidelity was a No. 1 hit in 1987.
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Hit Songs With Fewer Than 10 Unique Words In The Lyrics
It's so impressive that these songs became fan favorites with only a handful of words, and you know some of them — "Tequila" and "Wipe Out" for starters.
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We Bet You've Never Heard These Underrated Bob Dylan Songs
From a duet with Joan Baez to a simple piano version of one of his most-played songs, Bob Dylan's vast catalog has some underappreciated gems worth hearing.
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This Masterpiece Of A Song Held The No. 1 Spot The Longest In 1972
Not only was this chart-topping song a huge hit in 1972, it also beat all other songs that year for the longest time in the No. 1 position.
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5 Songs From 1968 That Define Rock History
Rock music went into the stratosphere during the 60s, but it 1968, a few changed history forever.
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Barry Manilow Passed On Writing A Jingle For This Product — And We Don't Blame Him
Barry Manilow became the king of jingles in the '70s, and even penned one for toilet cleaner, but there was one specific hygiene product he wouldn't sing about.
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'80s Breakup Songs That Will Never Leave Our Playlist Because They Hurt So Good
A good break-up song is hard to beat, and these '80s tracks from George Michael, Joy Division, and others will always have a place on our playlist.
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5 Rock Songs From 1968 That Sound Even Cooler Today
In 1968, bands like the Rolling Stones, the Band, and Velvet Underground had different approaches to rock, but their songs from that year sound even cooler now.
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Classic Singers Whose Songs Hit No. 1 Shortly After They Died
Despite tragically dying in accidents, through misadventure, or at the hands of a murderer, these musicians had a post-mortem No. 1 hit just around the corner.
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5 Songs From 1981 That Define Rock History
Some rock songs from 1981 turned out to define the genre, with artists like Ozzy Osbourne, Joan Jett, Rush, Journey, and AC/DC all releasing timeless bangers.
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The 5 Best Song Openers Of '70s Classic Rock
The classic rock of the '70s is filled with stellar songs. Some take some time to develop into masterpieces, while others grip listeners from the start.
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'70s Song Lyrics That Left Everyone Scratching Their Heads
The '70s were an experimental decade. Many musical artists were so creative with their lyrics that they left us confused about what they were singing about.
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Vintage '80s Rock Shirts That Sold For Hundreds Of Dollars Today
If you bought a t-shirt when you saw Metallica or Ozzy Osbourne in the '80s, it might be more valuable than you think -- suspicious stains and all.
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Musicians Severely Mistreated By Their Record Labels
Music industry contracts can be some of the worst deals ever for musicians, and losing hard-earned money isn't the worst that labels have done to artists.
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5 High School Hits From The '90s That Will Stir Up Emotions In Generation X
When many Gen Xers were in their formative years, from gangsta rap to almighty grunge, these '90s hits left an indelible mark on that generation's psyche.
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No. 1 Love Songs That Are Total Flops In Our Book
Nearly all artists put out at least one love song with gooey lyrics, and these entries reached No. 1, but did they deserve it? Not as far as we're concerned.
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This Infectious Love Song Held The No. 1 Spot The Longest In 1961
Weaving insomnia into a heartwarming love story, with powerful vocals and a toe-tapping beat, this 1961 classic topped the charts for a rarely beaten stretch.
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Car Commercials That Drove These Catchy Songs Up The Charts
Every good car ad needs a catchy tune, but what if the song becomes the star? From new acts to a superstar, these artists found out how selling out can cash in.
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