Hidden Gem Songs That Appeared On Mediocre '80s Albums
Here are five classic '80s tracks from the likes of David Bowie and The Who that redeemed the otherwise forgettable albums they appeared on.
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Brilliant Musical Mistakes That Made It Onto The Album
During the classic rock era, there were some amazing 'mistakes' that, instead of detracting from a song, instead gave the tracks some astounding character.
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Forgotten High School Hits Boomers Left Behind In The '70s
The 1970s had no shortage of timeless and iconic hits, but there's a long list of songs that didn't have the same staying power, and still made a big impact.
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If You're A True Classic Rock Fan, You Want These Songs Played At Your Funeral
If your life has been accompanied by classic rock songs, you can count on your favorite artists, such as Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin, to memorialize you.
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Rockers Whose Egos Got In The Way Of Almost Certain Success
There are certain rock stars who made a couple of bad decisions and blew everything for themselves. They got in their own way, or rather, their egos did.
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Rick Astley's Never Gonna Give You Up Was '80s Perfection Until The Internet Ruined It
By now, you've probably been Rickrolled, but there was a time when Rick Astley's 1988 No. 1 hit was perfection -- until the internet oversaturated the song.
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Nursing Home Hits That'll Put Smiles On Seniors' Faces
Before many were even a twinkle in our parents' eyes, our esteemed elders were dancing to these rock, blues, and swing hits from the mid-20th century.
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The 5 Most Addictive Songs To Come Out Of 1970
Some songs are so catchy they become earworms, like or not. Others are just so fun that we can't get enough. These addictive songs from 1970 are the latter.
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The 5 Best Jingles By Classic Artists (Even Better Than Barry Manilow's State Farm Ditty)
From cereal to plumbers and skin care products, we think these classic jingles stand the test of time, and you may be surprised by the artists who made them.
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5 Rock Songs From 1987 That Sound Even Cooler Today
The best rock music of 1987 had something for everyone, and some songs seem sealed in a time capsule, sounding even cooler today than they did back then.
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Manchester Orchestra's Cover Of This Classic Love Song By Neil Young Crackles With Raw Emotion
Neil Young once wrote a love song that was inspired by meeting his wife. Some 30 years later, Manchester Orchestra turned it into something even more stunning.
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5 Songs From 1960 That Remind Us What It Means To Be Young And In Love
In 1960, pop music was marketed to teenagers, with many love songs affirming the agony and thrill of young love. These songs still remind us of those feelings.
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5 Musicians Who Famously Used Cold-Blooded Lyrics As The Knife To Trash Their Exes
From Travis Tritt to Prince to Courtney Love, all types of musicians have turned to their craft to unleash cold-blooded lyrics toward those who scorned them.
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Classic Rock Riffs That Still Give Us Chills Every Time We Listen
These immortal riffs from the Doors, Led Zeppelin, Queen, and other legendary rock artists still haunt us in the best possible way.
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5 Songs From 1977 That Define Rock History
From a sports stadium favorite to a scathing indictment of the music industry's seedy underbelly, these rock songs from 1977 left a long-lasting legacy.
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'80s Rock Fizzled Out With These 5 Songs
With decades of hindsight, it's obvious that these five songs were integral in ushering out '80s rock, whose flash and lack of substance no longer resonated.
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'70s Songs For When You Wish You Could Turn Back Time To High School
Take a trip down memory lane with these legendary '70s tunes straight from your high school days, including tracks from Bruce Springsteen and Paul Simon.
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Think You're A True Classic Rock History Buff? These 5 Little-Known Facts Will Put You To The Test
Which female rocker almost fronted Van Halen? Which guitarist is on the Woodstock poster but didn't play the show? Read on to elevate your rock trivia game.
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These 5 Songs Define '70s Yacht Rock
Yacht rock is hard to define, and it certainly wasn't called that when it emerged in the '70s, but we think these smooth, mellow tunes are its finest examples.
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Flop Songs That Derailed Rock Bands' Entire Careers
Even rock juggernauts like Duran Duran and the Beach Boys are capable of releasing a song so bad that their careers hit a wall, and sometimes permanently so.
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The Crow Possesses The Greatest Movie Soundtrack Of All Time, And It Isn't Even Close
The Brandon Lee movie "The Crow" is forever tied to his tragic death during filming, but the compilation of songs in the film make the soundtrack the best ever.
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In 1980, AC/DC's Brian Johnson Recorded An Underrated Jingle That His True Fans Will Appreciate Today
Before joining AC/DC, Brian Johnson sang the hardest-rocking jingle you will likely ever hear. The timing of job also helped him meet his future bandmates.
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5 Classic Rock Hits That Snagged The No. 1 Spot For Just One Week
Both legendary classic rock acts and more forgotten bands managed to snag the No. 1 spot on Billboard for a week with songs that rock fans will remember.
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These 5 Songs Defined '80s Southern Rock
Southern Rock emerged in the 1970s, and the '80s put their own stamp on it with bands like ZZ Top and 38 Special. These songs helped define 80s Southern rock.
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The Stranglers' Iconic Song Golden Brown Is Blowing Up On Instagram — But In 1982, US Charts Ignored It
"Golden Brown" started doing the rounds on Instagram in 2025, and while The Stranglers' whimsical tune was a hit in the U.K in 1982, the U.S. barely noticed.
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Popular '80s Songs About Work Every Boomer Can Relate To
From Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer" to Dolly Parton's "9 to 5," these tracks capture the frustrations and pressures of working life in the 1980s.
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5 Songs From 1974 That Made Rock History
Each year has produced songs that have charted the course of rock history, and this is especially true of 1974, thanks to artists from David Bowie to Kiss.
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