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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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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From the excitement of a great night out to a loud and proud expression of being free to be yourself, these '80s tunes captured the essence of youthful energy.
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Some '80s songs from iconic acts like Talking Heads and Lindsey Buckingham were flops on their release, but have since become eternally classic tunes.
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Music in the 1980s splintered into many directions, but the timeless allure of a love song held strong, with these odes to romantic feelings going platinum.
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If you find yourself without a partner this Valentine's Day, we have about 80 years of highly varied rock music to choose from.
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Love songs connect with audiences, conjuring memories and emotions, but they stir their creators, too. The singers of these five love songs felt them deeply.
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Even with all of his hits, songs that came off of Neil Diamond's '70s albums like "Moods," "Stones" and "Tap Root Manuscript" didn't get the love they deserved.
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If you want sincerity in a love song, one decade will especially help: the 1970s. One obvious choice is the unparalleled "Let's Stay Together" by Al Green.
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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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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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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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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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When a song's lyrics don't make sense, we just roll with it even as we say, huh? Here are a few '80s songs with lyrics that may always be head-scratchers.
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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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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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From bizarre and creepy lyrics to vocal performances straight from dive-bar karaoke, these '70s songs became hits despite the best efforts of their singers.
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A lot of of songs that made it to No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Hits chart didn't age well. Here's a look at five that die-hard rock fans can't stand.
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Everyone has their favorite '80s love ballad, and everyone is right about whichever one it is, but a few classics have stuck with us like heirlooms.
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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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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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Who among us truly knows the meaning of life? Nonetheless, these songs from the tumultuous '60s certainly touch on some answers that we can all relate to.
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Billy Joel's hit song "We Didn't Start the Fire" is based on events and people who shaped the 20th century. Only three people named in the song are still alive.
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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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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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First aired in 1981, MTV transformed the industry and modern culture. With it ending in 2025, we've chosen MTV's most iconic and influential '80s music videos.
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Whether it be the appeal of enduring love or an exhortation to make up after a breakup, these '70s songs tugged the heartstrings as much as they sold copies.
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