Barry Manilow's Jingles Ranked By Catchiness
From band aids to cleaning products, Barry Manilow is the king of jingles, and we've listed his greatest sales boosters in order of their earworm factor.
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The Man On The Run Doc Has Us Wishing These Under-The-Radar Wings Tracks Were Bigger Hits
The new Paul McCartney doc sent us digging through the Wings catalog, and we think these tracks, including "Mrs. Vanderbilt" and "Soily," never got their due.
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These 5 Metallica Songs Are Critical Flops — But To Us, They'll Always Rock Hard
Metallica songs like "Unforgiven II" and "Escape" were panned by music critics, but we still think those and some of their other flop songs are solid bangers.
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The Stolen Song That Cost Michael Bolton $5 Million
In 1991, one of soft rock singer Michael Bolton's songs hit the Billboard Hot 100 Top 5, but the track was later ruled to have plagiarized from another.
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The Story Behind Fleetwood Mac's Rumours Album Is Pretty Wild
In early 1976, Fleetwood Mac got to work on the wildly successful album "Rumours," forging it in the fires of splintered relationships and open hedonism.
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Guitarists That Hurt Their Own Legacy
These guitarists have incredible musical legacies, but these legacies have started to become eclipsed by the controversies surrounding them.
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Interviews That Derailed Rock Bands' Entire Careers
Even with efforts to keep rock stars on message, history shows that just a single appearance can decisively alter a band's career trajectory.
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Strange Things About Star Trek You Never Knew
The Star Trek universe is weird and wonderful, but from secret fencing lessons to the origins of the Vulcan salute, it's just as strange behind the scenes.
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The Truth Of Keith Richards And Mick Jagger's Turbulent Relationship
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards are rock 'n' roll legends as the creative forces behind the Rolling Stones. Yet, their lifelong relationship has been turbulent.
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5 Chart-Topping Hits You Didn't Know '60s Crooner Neil Sedaka Wrote For Other Artists
Beyond his own hits, Neil Sedaka was also a songwriter who proved time and again that he could craft songs that suited other artists perfectly.
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5 Smash Hit Rock Songs That Just Couldn't Land The No. 1 Spot
Some of the biggest songs in rock never made No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, but these five songs' staying power are the real proof of their popularity.
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These 5 Songs Capture What '60s Surf Rock Was All About
From the Ventures' "Walk, Don't Run" to the Surfaris' "Wipe Out," these songs capture the energetic guitars and wave-crashing effects that defined surf rock.
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If You're A Loyal Classic Rock Fan, You're Never Giving Up On These One-Hit Wonders
Loyal classic rock fans who stick with one-hit wonders wind up enjoying deeper cuts that may not have one-hit wonder power, but instead have staying power.
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The Strange And Tragic Story Behind The Beach Boys' Album Smile
The Beach Boys were riding high on the success of "Pet Sounds" when Brian Wilson tried to top it with the ambitious "Smile." Here's why the album fell apart.
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'90s Alternative Rockers Who Blew Our Socks Off With A No. 1 Hit Only To Disappear
Among the '90s alt-rock musicians is a rogue's gallery of one-hit wonders who watched their star streak to the top of the charts before fizzling out.
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Rockers Who Fell Victim To The Dreaded Sophomore Slump
The sophomore slump has cursed plenty of musicians, from one-hit wonders to acts that went on to become established hitmakers after recovering from the stumble.
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5 Songs From 1978 That Define Rock History
In the '70s, the classic rock of the '60s was all but gone, the transition to the '80s was well underway, and certain songs came to define rock history.
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5 Classic Rockers Whose Personalities Never Landed With Fans
Plenty of classic rock luminaries have their quirks, but some were so abrasive, obtuse, or even non-existent to their fans that well-deserved fame was elusive.
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Flop Songs That Derailed Singers' Entire Solo Careers
One bad song can change an artist's career overnight. Let's looks at four infamous flops from Bryan Adams, Chubby Checker, Billy Idol, and Billy Squier.
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Rock Hits Plenty Of Boomer Moms Know By Heart
Boomer moms grew up witnessing the evolution of rock. Take a look at the classic rock songs that will take boomer moms back to the soundtrack of their youth.
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Kid Rock's Rock Discography Is Full Of Flop Songs
Kid Rock is controversial, to say the least, but not all of his songs are bad, right? Well, some of them are. Okay, lots of them are — here are the worst.
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Classic Rock Musicians Who Aren't As Rich As You Might Think
Some classic rock musicians are incredibly wealthy, while others in the same bands end up with far less. Heres' a look at why some aren't as rich as you think.
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The Absolute Worst Concert Performances Of The 1980s
From experimental sets that failed spectacularly to upturned pianos and inebriated musicians, attendees of these 1980s concerts ought to have stayed at home.
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5 Flop Songs From The '60s We Can't Help But Love
The musical landscape of the '60s is littered with songs that failed commercially, but we've got a soft spot for some of that era's lesser-known tunes.
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Former Members Of Classic Rock Bands Who Still Can't Stand One Another
Time may be a great healer, but after inflated egos, acrimonious splits, and financial backstabbing, these classic rock band members are still at odds.
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The Biggest Flop Songs Of Morrissey's Career
While Morrisey landed in the upper reaches of the charts many, many times over the decades, there have been a few flops along the way.
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Radio Oldies Boomers Wish Their Grandchildren Knew
Radio hits like "You're So Vain" and "Cat's in the Cradle" shaped an entire generation, so it's no wonder boomers want to share them with their grandkids.
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