Hit Songs That Only Exist Because Artists Didn't Back Down
Some hit songs initially didn't thrill the music industry's gatekeepers, and artists had to fight tooth and nail to have them released.
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'90s Bands Back In The Spotlight Thanks To Irresistible Nostalgia Trends
From parents' wedding reels to old yearbook photos, nostalgic viral trends carrying iconic '90s tunes have given these bands a new generation of fans.
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Musicians Who Rescued Their Dying Careers With One Song
Everybody loves a comeback, and every so often, a musical dynamo of the past hits the Top 10 with an fresh hit. Artists like ABBA and Meat Loaf are just two.
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Rockers Who Hate To Play Their No. 1 Hits
From British acts that barnstormed their way to the top of the U.S. charts to America’s piano man, these rockers are sick of playing certain No. 1 hits live.
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The Most Wonderfully Absurd Song Lyrics About Chuck Norris Ever Written
Chuck Norris inspired many a songwriter, but these are the most ridiculous, or ridiculously over-the-top, Chuck-centric lyrics we could find.
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4 Classic Rock Flops From 1960 That We Can't Help But Love
Even some of the biggest names in rock music flopped in the charts in 1960, but we've got a soft spot for their iconic, toe-tapping chart failures.
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The Worst Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Snubs Are Pure Rage Bait For Fans
Sometimes, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame snubs perfectly eligible and deserving rockers, leaving them in the dust, year after year.
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We Bet You've Never Heard These Underrated Neil Diamond Songs
From the original version of a famous reggae hit to his soaring tribute to Martin Luther King, these are the lesser-known Neil Diamond songs you should try.
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5 Classic Rock Album Interludes That Are Actually Worth A Listen
Interludes are often overlooked, but artists like Peter Gabriel and Iggy Pop turned the short interstitials into vital parts of the album experience.
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'70s Bands Whose Careers Ended Too Soon
There were some '70s groups that for various reasons — internal tensions, poor sales, lousy representation, exhaustion, drugs, or death — just couldn't last.
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Cassette Tape Sales Have Skyrocketed — And '80s-Inspired TV Shows Might Be Why
Thanks to a resurgence in cassette popularity, younger folks can experience music on tape. And TV shows have played a hand in that revival.
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Classic Rock Drum Solos That Still Give Us Chills Every Time We Listen
These solos from some of classic rock's most legendary drummers, including Neil Peart, John Bonham, and Ringo Starr, leave us in awe every time.
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Eric Clapton Re-Recorded This Classic Song For A 1987 Michelob Beer Commercial
You may know "After Midnight" as a popular beer commercial, but its history is older than its 1987 debut — and was written by someone other than Eric Clapton.
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5 Flop Songs From 1978 We Can't Help But Love
These songs by Dire Straits, Van Halen, and other artists weren't well received when they first hit the airwaves, but we think they deserved better.
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5 Rock Songs From 1966 That Sound Even Cooler Today
The Beatles, the Byrds, the Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan are among the artists who released songs in 1966 that have only gotten better with age.
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5 Rock Songs From The '90s That Nail The Feeling Of True Angst
Nothing says "angst" like Alanis Morissette's "Ironic" and Nirvana's "Heart-Shaped Box" -- unless it's the other three downbeat '90s tunes on this list.
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5 Rock Songs From 1967 That Sound Even Cooler Today
Rock music in 1967 was defined by innovative psychedelic music that influenced the Summer of Love. Some of the songs from that year are just as enjoyable today.
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Chuck Norris Sang The Eyes Of A Ranger Theme Song — But His First Choice Was This Country Legend
Chuck Norris was best known as Walker, Texas Ranger, and he even sang the theme song for the series. However, he had hoped a pro singer would take it on.
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The Best Classic Rock Concert Encores Of All Time
Concert encores are often the cherry on top of a great concert. Bands like Fleetwood Mac, the Cure, Pink Floyd, and Black Sabbath gave some of the best ever.
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Soft Rock Burned Out With These 5 Songs
Back in the day, soft rock really had a moment, fitting right in with the cheesiness of the '80s. But these five songs were signs of the genres's decline.
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How Barry Manilow's Boring First Job Helped Him Become The Ultimate Icon He Is Today
Everyone has to start somewhere, but Barry Manilow's first dull rung on the career ladder also put him in proximity to the keys to his future success.
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We'll Never Understand How This 1999 Red Hot Chili Peppers Banger Failed To Hit No. 1
The Red Hot Chili Peppers were supremely popular in 1999, yet all those new fans were not enough for one of their best and most iconic songs to reach No. 1.
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5 Flop Covers Of '70s Songs That We Actually Like
Contemporary artists like Rob Zombie and David Bowie took these 1970s classics in unexpected directions, and were not exactly rewarded for their efforts.
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The Love Story: JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette Soundtrack Is '90s Nostalgia Catnip
Each song in "Love Story: JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette" offers a blast of nostalgia for anyone who was around in the '90s, from the Breeders to the Beastie Boys.
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5 Singers Who Were Wrong About Other Hit Artists' Success
Linda Ronstadt, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Mike Patton, and Neil Diamond have served up some pretty brutal commentary about up-and-coming artists.
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How Hollywood Lost Out On These Hit Songs
From an iconic gangster film to dancing gremlins, these musicians had their own reasons for saying no to Hollywood, and it wasn't always about the money.
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5 Classic Love Songs Inspired By The Romance Of Spring
There's something about spring that electrifies songwriters and musicians alike, from toe-tapping jazz numbers to saccharine tunes sung by famous crooners.
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