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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These Are The 5 Worst No. 1 Hits Of The '70s
The 1970s were a mixed bag. Lots of iconic music came from that decade, but some bad No. 1 hits were spawned too. Here are five of the worst offenders.
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5 Hit Songs From The '80s That Almost Didn't Get Made
These five hit songs from the '80s got so much airplay that they became definitive of the decade, but the artists weren't initially agreeable to recording them.
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Hidden Gem Songs That Appeared On Mediocre '70s Albums
Occasionally, subpar albums conceal a secret treasure swimming in the midst of all the sonic swill, and the '70s has a few examples of such tracks.
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The 5 Biggest Grammys Snubs Of The '80s
From ignoring one of the greatest musicians of all time to treating an entire category as a sideshow, we've curated the biggest '80s Grammy brush-offs.
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5 Songs From 1970 That Nail The Meaning Of Life
From anti-war protests to environmental pleas and cathartic advice that would put any therapist to shame, these acclaimed songs from 1970 cut to life's core.
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9 Banger Rock Songs Made Famous By TV Series
It's hard to imagine certain iconic shows or scenes from them without hearing a specific tune. Some rock songs were made famous for this reason.
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'70s Songs That Flopped But Deserved So Much Better
From epic guitar solos to protest songs and a Black pride song just about everyone knows, these iconic '70s tunes fell short in the charts on their release.
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'80s Rock Songs That Should've Never Won Grammys
Allegedly, the Grammy's award the most deserving artists for their output each year, but we question the institution's voters for these '80s rock song winners.
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These Are The Worst No. 1 Hits Of The 1960s
While acts like The Beatles routinely topped the '60s charts, other artists got to enjoy some time at the top too, and some of these songs are pretty bad.
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'70s & '80s Bands That Have Gone Through The Most Lead Singers
Band lineups can be fluid, but less so with lead singers. However, these iconic bands from the era of classic rock had a revolving door for front men.
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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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The Biggest Mysteries In '80s Music Still Unsolved Today
From a murder to an Elvis hoax, the 1980s had a few incidents that we still don't have answers for. It's a short list, but inquiring minds still want to know.
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5 Breakup Songs That Will Get Every Boomer Mad All Over Again
These acerbic breakup songs by Linda Ronstadt, Fleetwood Mac, and others might remind Boomers of their own messy romantic entanglements.
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5 Cover Songs That Sound Better Than The '80s Original Version
These five covers by Heart, Nine Inch Nails, Metallica, and others took ’80s originals from a variety of genres and somehow made them better than ever.
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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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Why The Hate Against Grunge Music From Metal Fans Is Totally Unjustified
The evolution of metal since grunge music dominated the ‘90s has given rise to innovative metal subgenres offering bigger, harder, and bolder songs to fans.
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5 Rock Songs From 1983 That Sound Even Cooler Today
From Billy Idol’s rock anthem to the art-pop brilliance of Talking Heads and David Bowie, these five rock songs from 1983 prove great music ages well.
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Iconic '60s Love Songs That Went Gold
The songwriters of the '60s seemed to be particularly favored by the love muse, creating some very well-made tunes of romance and affection.
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'70s Songs That Nail What It Means To Be Young And Free
There is no feeling quite like being young and free, and whether you're in it now, or you just remember it fondly, these '70s songs embody that exuberant time.
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Sorry, Kiss Fans — The Band's Comeback Hit About Rock 'N' Roll Is Actually So Corny
With apologies to the Kiss Army, the band's 1991 comeback hit is an embarrassingly corny addition to the catalog of rock songs about rock.
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Sentimental '60s Songs That Instantly Take Boomers Back To Childhood
From theme songs for beloved childrens shows to cheerful radio hits played in childhood homes, these '60s tunes will take boomers way down memory lane.
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The Most Controversial Songs Of 1969
Society was different in 1969, and so these risqué, awkwardly timed, or expletive-laden songs once riled up listeners and got music executives sweating.
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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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5 Radio Hits From The '70s That Will Take Younger Boomers Back To Their First Car
Those early days of driving and the independence it offers are exciting times, and for younger boomers, these five radio hits will take you right back.
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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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