5 Rock Songs From 1964 That Sound Even Cooler Today
Whether they were Buddy Holly covers, Beatles collaborations, or reimagining of old folk music, these rock songs from 1964 have become timeless classics.
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Why 1963 And 1969 Were The Decade's Most Devastating Years For Music Fans
The music industry suffered two particularly harrowing blows in the 1960s when high-profile deaths occurred in both 1963 and 1969.
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5 Flop Songs From The '60s That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations
The discovery of old music online by younger generations is a definite win. These five songs were flops in the '60s, but new fans love them.
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In 1966, Wild Thing Became A Generation's Garage Rock Anthem — And It Happened By Accident
You know the tune and the lyrics, but "Wild Thing" wasn't written for the Troggs, yet the band managed to stumble into making it an iconic garage rock song.
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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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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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5 No. 1 Songs From 1965 That Prove It Was The Decade's Best Year For Music
These songs from artists such as the Beatles, the Supremes, and the Beach Boys prove that, musically, the 1960s peaked halfway through the decade.
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1968 Was The Biggest Flop Of The Decade For No. 1 Hits
While there were several songs you know and love to hit No. 1 in 1968, it was actually was the worst year of the 1960s as far as volume of No. 1 hits go.
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5 Songs From 1968 That Define Rock History
Rock music went into the stratosphere during the 60s, but it 1968, a few changed history forever.
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5 Rock Songs From 1968 That Sound Even Cooler Today
In 1968, bands like the Rolling Stones, the Band, and Velvet Underground had different approaches to rock, but their songs from that year sound even cooler now.
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This Infectious Love Song Held The No. 1 Spot The Longest In 1961
Weaving insomnia into a heartwarming love story, with powerful vocals and a toe-tapping beat, this 1961 classic topped the charts for a rarely beaten stretch.
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Neil Sedaka's 1962 Breaking Up Is Hard To Do Has Two Versions — And Both Are Stone Cold Classics
Neil Sedaka was a legendary songwriter whose two versions of the song "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" were each a top 10 hit more than a decade apart.
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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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'70s (20)
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5 Flop Songs From 1973 We Can't Help But Love
These 1973 tracks by artists such as Fleetwood Mac and Marvin Gaye were quickly forgotten, but we think they deserve their time in the spotlight.
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'70s Rock Icons Who Walked Away From Their Careers
The '70s was a great time to become a rock star, and as part of acts like the Rolling Stones and Yes, these artists achieved it. But then, they gave it all up.
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This Outcast Ballad Was So Universally Relatable It Topped Charts In 1975
In 1975, a young singer released a song that spoke to people with memories of troubled teen years, which not only won chart success, but also a Grammy award.
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5 Songs From 1973 That Nail The Meaning Of Life
Music can be a balm for the soul, and in 1973, these five songs by artists like Stevie Wonder, Tom Waits, and Pink Floyd really nailed the meaning of life.
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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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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 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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'70s Singers Whose Careers Ended Too Soon
Some '70s singers left the spotlight too soon, whether from death or exiting the industry, leaving questions about how much more they could have achieved.
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5 Flop Songs From The '70s That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations
If you examine '70s flop songs closely, you'll find tracks that were dismissed in their time, only to be rediscovered years later by new generations of ears.
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This Masterpiece Of A Song Held The No. 1 Spot The Longest In 1972
Not only was this chart-topping song a huge hit in 1972, it also beat all other songs that year for the longest time in the No. 1 position.
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The 5 Best Song Openers Of '70s Classic Rock
The classic rock of the '70s is filled with stellar songs. Some take some time to develop into masterpieces, while others grip listeners from the start.
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5 Flop Songs From The '70s That Sound Even Cringier Today
Cringeworthy flops songs from artists like John Lennon and Jackson Browne show how much times have changed since the '70s. These songs are even worse today.
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5 Songs From 1979 That Define Rock History
With disco and classic rock's golden era almost tapped out and the '80s knocking, these 1979 rock hits straddled the transition and kept rock music alive.
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5 Flop Songs From 1979 We Can't Help But Love
These songs that came out in 1979 didn't get very far on the music charts for a host of different reasons, but we sure do love them anyway.
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These 5 Songs Defined '70s Disco
Songs like "I Will Survive" and "Stayin' Alive" are disco classics. Here's a look at why disco had its moment in the '70s and why these five songs defined it.
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5 Tracks From 1972 That Nail The Meaning Of Life
Some songs are frivolous fun, and others cut right to the heart. These songs from 1972 do the latter, offering up poignant lyrics that nail the meaning of life.
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5 Songs From 1971 That Nail The Meaning Of Life
In a year defined by both turbulence and progress, these songs from Marvin Gaye, Dolly Parton, Carole King, and other artists reminded us what matters most.
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5 Classic Rock Songs From 1973 We'll Be Blasting On Repeat 'Til The Day We Die
Some songs just rock, others hold universal meaning, and a few are compelling compositions. Each is a reason to blast these 1973 classic rock songs on repeat.
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Barry Manilow Sang A Jingle In 1972 That Features One Of The Most Iconic Lines In Commercial History
Barry Manilow either wrote or sang some of the most memorable jingles in advertising history, including this early-'70s fast-food earworm.
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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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'80s (15)
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'80s Rockers Who Paid The Price When Relationships Consumed Their Careers
Chaotic relationships sunk musicians in every era, but among the rock stars that were big in the '80s, you'll find brutal examples.
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5 Songs From 1982 That Define Rock History
Genre-defining music can only been recognized in hindsight, and these five songs did just that. Some were hits, others more obscure, but all were impactful.
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5 No. 1 Songs From 1984 That Prove It Was The Decade's Best Year For Music
Tina Turner, Prince, and Cyndi Lauper are among the artists who had No. 1 hits in 1984 that helped spin pop and rock music in new directions.
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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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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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This 1984 Classic Still Fools Listeners Into Thinking It's A Patriotic Anthem
If you just listen to the chorus, this 1984 song could fool you into thinking it's a patriotic anthem, but if you really listen, the lyrics tell another story.
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This Painfully Layered Love Song Held The No. 1 Spot The Longest In 1987
Thanks to the confluence of an artist's angst, their team's encouragement, and an experimental guitar, this tortured ode to fidelity was a No. 1 hit in 1987.
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'80s Breakup Songs That Will Never Leave Our Playlist Because They Hurt So Good
A good break-up song is hard to beat, and these '80s tracks from George Michael, Joy Division, and others will always have a place on our playlist.
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5 Songs From 1981 That Define Rock History
Some rock songs from 1981 turned out to define the genre, with artists like Ozzy Osbourne, Joan Jett, Rush, Journey, and AC/DC all releasing timeless bangers.
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Vintage '80s Rock Shirts That Sold For Hundreds Of Dollars Today
If you bought a t-shirt when you saw Metallica or Ozzy Osbourne in the '80s, it might be more valuable than you think -- suspicious stains and all.
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This World-Famous Love Song Held The No. 1 Spot The Longest In 1985
After a debut performance at the first-ever MTV Music Awards, this now world-famous love song topped the charts for six straight weeks across two years.
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The Full Version Of The Family Ties Theme Song Is An Underrated Must-Listen For '80s Kids
There is a lot more to the theme song to "Family Ties" than the one minute version of "Without Us" that kicked off the show. It's a must-listen for '80s kids.
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5 Rock Songs From 1989 That Sound Even Cooler Today
These five 1989 songs from Nirvana, the Pixies, and more closed out the decade with style, and they've only gotten cooler as the years have passed.
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'80s B-Side Songs That Outshined Their Lead Singles
Sometimes a single's lead track is merely a vector for the real showstopper, and these '80s B-sides, from proto-grunge to ska and alt-rock, are ideal examples.
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5 Flop Songs From The '80s That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations
Thanks to the internet and streaming services, Gen Z has uncovered some oldies that may have deserved more acclaim when they were 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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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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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 College Hits That Will Stir Up Emotions In Generation X
Here are five songs for the Gen Xer in your life that we felt were the best representatives of the different emotional highs and lows of your college days.
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5 High School Hits From The '90s That Will Stir Up Emotions In Generation X
When many Gen Xers were in their formative years, from gangsta rap to almighty grunge, these '90s hits left an indelible mark on that generation's psyche.
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Music Icons Who Were Arrested While On Tour
Sometimes brilliant musical artists enjoy such a freewheeling lifestyle afforded by fame, money, and adulation that they forget they aren't above the law.
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5 Moment-Defining Classic Rock Songs Hardly Anyone Talks About Anymore
Hardly anyone talks about these hits from Donovan, Climax Blues Band, Focus, Sonny and Cher, or David Bowie, but they were defining in the classic rock era.
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What Happened To The Grateful Dead After Jerry Garcia's Death
Deadheads mourned the loss of Jerry Garcia, but that wasn't the end of the band, nor the collection of songs that had become beloved by fans.
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Band Members Who Got Caught In The Crosshairs Of Their Feuding Frontmen
Behind the scenes, many rock bands have to deal with a ton of drama. Some bandmates had to tame the feuds themselves or leave before the conflicts got worse.
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Seals & Crofts Songs We Think Are Better Than Summer Breeze
One of Seals & Crofts' biggest songs is the iconic "Summer Breeze," but we think the duo's catalog holds some even finer treasures.
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'60s Rock Songs Hiding The Darkest Metaphors
While the pop acts of the 1960s were pushing the boundaries of acceptability in the mass market, rock music was plumbing the depths in even more complex ways.
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5 Classic Rock Stars Accused Of Indefensible Bandmate Betrayals
From solo aspirations to creative differences and even political spats, these rock stars turned on their bandmates and ended up leaving their fans distraught.
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Musicians Who Scored The Ultimate Honor When Their Covers Outperformed The Original Singers
Some artists recorded cover tracks that turned something good into something great, helping immortalize their legacy by outperforming the originals.
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5 Chart-Crushing Songs That Deserved To Flop
We aren't sure why these songs from acts like the Beatles and the Bee Gees managed to crack the top spot on the music charts, but they didn't deserve it.
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These 5 Underrated Music Venues Are Treasure Troves Of Rock History
They're not as famous as CBGB or the Whiskey a Go Go, but venues such as The Bitter End and The Surf Ballroom have played host to rock 'n' roll history.
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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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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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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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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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This Classic Rock Band Narrowly Missed The No. 1 Spot So Many Times It Set A Record
A short-lived but prolific classic rock band made the No. 2 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 five times, but never made it to No. 1, setting a unique record.
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Rock Bands That Hit Record Career Lows At The Worst Time
No rock band has ever reached a place of popularity and blockbuster sales and stayed there forever — and some drop off at the worst times and never climb back.
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Classic Rockers Who Quit Struggling Bands Right Before They Hit The Fame Jackpot
Rush, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, The Clash, and Genesis all had members who quit before the struggling bands became famous rock stars.
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These Classic Rock Stars' Biggest Flop Songs Aren't All That Bad
Within the graveyard of failed singles from the classic rock greats, there are thousands of songs entombed, but some are worth revisiting.
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Classic Rock Drummers Who Left Their Original Group For Bands That Became Mega-Famous
Drummers are a crucial part of any band, so it's unsurprising that many classic rockers left their original groups to join acts that exploded in popularity.
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We Bet You've Never Heard These Underrated Bob Dylan Songs
From a duet with Joan Baez to a simple piano version of one of his most-played songs, Bob Dylan's vast catalog has some underappreciated gems worth hearing.
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Movies That Nail What It Was Like To Be A Classic Rock Fan In The '70s
For a front-row seat to a defining era of classic rock, look no further than "Dazed and Confused," "The Last Waltz," and the other films on this list.
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This Conflicted Love Song Held The No. 1 Spot The Longest In 1984
One of the biggest hits of 1984 was this conflicted and unique love song that held the top spot on the charts for an impressively long time.
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Classic Rock Songs That Were Barely Noticed Until Decades Later
These now-classic songs, including David Bowie's "Heroes" and Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Simple Man," didn't exactly light up the charts when they were first released.
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The Best Rock Concerts From 1970 No True Music Fan Will Ever Forget
These legendary 1970 concerts from acts like the Grateful Dead, The Who, and Led Zeppelin were so incredible that no rock music fan will ever forget them.
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Classic Singers Whose Songs Hit No. 1 Shortly After They Died
Despite tragically dying in accidents, through misadventure, or at the hands of a murderer, these musicians had a post-mortem No. 1 hit just around the corner.
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'70s Song Lyrics That Left Everyone Scratching Their Heads
The '70s were an experimental decade. Many musical artists were so creative with their lyrics that they left us confused about what they were singing about.
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10 Albums That Nearly Destroyed These Classic Rock Legends
Pink Floyd, Genesis, Van Halen, and Fleetwood Mac are just a few of the legendary rock bands that were nearly undone by one disastrous record.
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Classic Rock Musicians Who Only Became Famous Decades After Their Deaths
Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis, singer-songwriter Nick Drake, and the other artists on this list had outsized impacts despite their tragically short lives.
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The 5 Worst Jingles By Classic Artists
Musicians are no strangers to performing jingles, but some are destined to be strange, weird, or unfitting flops. These five were certainly headscratchers.
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Why David Bowie's Best Album Isn't The One You're Thinking Of
David Bowie put out a few iconic albums as an artist whose popularity has spanned five decades. But here's why his best album probably isn't the one you think.
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5 Classic Rock Stars Who Were Snubbed For Best Original Song At The Oscars
Van Morrison. Paul Simon, and Peter Gabriel are just three of the classic rock artists who made it to the Oscar nominees list but never the podium.
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These Band Members Saw Their Careers Go Downhill After Their Lead Singer Abandoned Them To Go Solo
Black Sabbath, The Clash, Van Halen, The Police, and Wham! band members saw their careers go downhill after their lead singers abandoned them to go solo.
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5 Classic Rock Stars Who Won Oscars For Best Original Song
Some classic rock artists segued from making epic songs you can still hear on the radio today to creating movie tunes that won them the Oscar.
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The 5 Saddest Lyrics In All Of Rock History
What's sadder than a breakup song? Try these songs about grief, exile, murder, isolation, and terminal illness, by the likes of Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, and more.
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Rock Stars Who Abandoned Their Bands For A More Successful Solo Career
Artistic differences, ego clashes, and pure individualism caused these wildly successful rock stars to cut the caboose, go solo, and reap the rewards.
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Forgotten No. 1 Songs By Wings
Wings was Paul McCartney's other band. While it didn't have the same impact as the Beatles, Wings had several No. 1 hits. Here are some you may have forgotten.
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Strange Things About The Monkees You Don't Know
The Monkees may be one of the '60s best-known acts, but from "The Three Stooges" influences to having a hand in creating MTV, there's plenty more to learn.
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5 Songs Featured In EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert That Define The Untamed Spirit Of Rock 'N' Roll
Featuring once-lost footage of the King, these songs from "Elvis Presley In Concert" showcase the kind of raw rock 'n' roll energy that drove fans wild.
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Rock Stars Who Tried To Reinvent Themselves But Flopped
These rock stars tried to change their sound, their style, or even their entire persona -- and learned the hard way that it doesn’t always work.
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5 Classic Rock Artists Who Sold Out For TV Commercials And Will Always Be Haunted By It
From the Prince of Darkness peddling fake butter to Aerosmith's frontman hawking candy, here are five classic rock stars who went a little too commercial.
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11 Hidden Truths About Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon
After getting weird on "Meddle," Pink Floyd embraced soundscapes and recording techniques to deliver the sprawling and thoughtful "Dark Side of the Moon."
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Classic Rock Lyrics That Still Give Us Chills Every Time We Listen
From Pink Floyd's call to rebellion to the Rolling Stones' grim meditation on loss, these classic rock songs still manage to give us goosebumps every time.
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Classic Rock Burned Out With These 5 Songs
With arena rock, punk, and new wave breathing down its neck, and its biggest bands imploding or adapting, these songs mark the end of classic rock's golden era.
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5 Bruce Springsteen Songs That Sound Even Cooler Today
We found a few Bruce Springsteen songs from his deep discography that not only warrant an active listen but do so more today than ever.
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Fleetwood Mac's Dreams Was Rock Perfection Until TikTok Ruined It
No matter how perfect or renowned a song is, the internet may always find a way to ruin it — and that's exactly what happened to Fleetwood Mac's 'Dreams.'
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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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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 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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5 Nostalgic Songs Every Boomer Will Want To Hear At Their 50-Year High School Reunion
The formative years of the baby boomers span decades, but from Elvis to David Bowie, these are the songs guaranteed to bring back memories of high school.
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Rock Stars Who Regretted Leaving Their Mega-Successful Bands
Even at peak success, the pressures of fame, grinding tours, and internal friction drove these rock stars out of bands, but not without second thoughts.
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These Dynamic Musical Duos Split For The Most Heartbreaking Reasons
From romantic tensions to creative differences and even tragic deaths, the splitting of these once-successful musical duos was fraught with emotional turmoil.
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We Bet You've Never Heard These Underrated Paul McCartney Songs
Paul McCartney has churned out countless hits over the decades, but from cheeky teen ballads to rock collabs, there are some gems buried in his vast catalog.
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Fans Got It So Wrong Blaming These Women For The Breakup Of Their Favorite Rock Bands
When famous rock bands broke up, fans erroneously blamed these woman, ignoring the complex fractures caused by egos, finances, and the pressure of fame.
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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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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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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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Rock Bands Who Lost Their Guitarists To Mega-Successful Artists
From future blues-rock superstars to heavy-metal virtuosos, these rock bands saw talented guitarists leave for greener pastures, and sometimes more than once.
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Musicians Who Self-Produced Their Own Albums Only To Crash And Burn
From punk pioneers to rock 'n' roll legends, these musicians found out that producing an album is much harder than it looks, especially if you want success.
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Hit Songs With Fewer Than 10 Unique Words In The Lyrics
It's so impressive that these songs became fan favorites with only a handful of words, and you know some of them — "Tequila" and "Wipe Out" for starters.
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Musicians Severely Mistreated By Their Record Labels
Music industry contracts can be some of the worst deals ever for musicians, and losing hard-earned money isn't the worst that labels have done to artists.
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These 5 Rock Songs Might Be Flops, But We Love Them For Making Us Feel Young Again
These rock songs burrowed deep into our souls and became friends for life, even if they flopped elsewhere, and playing them now transports us to our past.
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Gen Z Totally Missed The Point Behind These 5 Classic Hits That Went Viral
Classic hits like "Goldenbrown" and "Dreams" are often played in the background of social media content, but Gen Z is missing the real meaning of the songs.
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5 Covers Of '70s Tracks That Became High School Hits For Millennials
Millennials may recall songs by the Fugees and Destiny's Child playing constantly on the radio during high school, but those earworms have '70s roots.
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Musicians Who Soared To Fame After Their Rock Bands Kicked Them Out
Jimi Hendrix, Courtney Love, Ozzy Osbourne, and these other artists got the last laugh after their early rock bands showed them the door.
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Rock Stars That Sabotaged Other Artists' Big Breaks
If you've ever heard of AC/DC, Van Halen, Prince, or the Runaways, it's despite the best efforts of Deep Purple, Journey, Rick James, and Rush, respectively.
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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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Musicians Who Switched Genres And Betrayed Their Most Loyal Fans
Some of these artists had built fanbases over not just years, but decades, only to suddenly switch to seemingly incompatible genres later on.
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Strange Things From The Early Days Of MTV You Didn't Know
How much cable viewers came to want their MTV cannot be understated, and it all started amid the many strange things that happened in the network's early days.
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Rock Stars Whose Egos Spilled Over Into Their Lyrics
The already outsized egos rockers need for success in the first place only grow with the trappings of fame, swelling every night in the spotlight.
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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 Sickest Album Closers In Rock History
Sometimes, albums reward listeners with a cinematic climax — a closer on which the artist goes all out and rounds things off with a sense of occasion.
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How Whitesnake Turned A Massive Flop Into Its Biggest Hit
For much of the 1980s, Whitesnake trod water until it recorded a new version of a 1982 song, which took the big-haired hard rock band to No. 1 in 1987.
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5 Flop Songs From The '00s We Can't Help But Love
From Aerosmith's "Fly Away From Here" to Ozzy Osbourne's "Black Rain," we've got a soft spot for these these five underperforming tracks from the '00s.
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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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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 Man On The Run Doc Has Us Wishing These Under-The-Radar Wings Tracks Were Bigger Hits
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5 Legendary Rock Bands That Deserve A Biopic Before Bon Jovi
Sure, Bon Jovi's history makes for a fine biopic, but we'd prefer the rollercoaster stories of treachery, tragedy, and pure grit that these rock bands faced.
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It's Time This Forgotten '80s Rock Band Finally Gets The Spotlight They Deserve
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Hit Songs Initially Rejected By Other Artists
Throughout the decades of rock and pop, several artists declined a song, allowing another musician to step in, step up, and make one of their signature tracks.
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While rock heroes need their fans, they also aren't necessarily always happy with fan behavior. These artists aren't afraid to call fans out.
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5 Has-Been Rockers Who Deserve A Second Chance
Many rockers have come and gone. Some seem to have massive staying power, whereas others fade away, but these five has-beens deserve another chance.
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11 Hit Songs Released After The Artist Died
Fans are always crushed when one of their favorite musicians dies, but death doesn't always have to be the end of a successful or promising legacy.
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There's a mountain of songs that are tributes to New York, or at least about the city in some way, and some stand out above the rest.
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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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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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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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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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Whether they were compelled to join up or did so by choice, a surprising number of iconic musicians served in the military. Some even saw battle.
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Barry Manilow Passed On Writing A Jingle For This Product — And We Don't Blame Him
Barry Manilow became the king of jingles in the '70s, and even penned one for toilet cleaner, but there was one specific hygiene product he wouldn't sing about.
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Nearly all artists put out at least one love song with gooey lyrics, and these entries reached No. 1, but did they deserve it? Not as far as we're concerned.
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Car Commercials That Drove These Catchy Songs Up The Charts
Every good car ad needs a catchy tune, but what if the song becomes the star? From new acts to a superstar, these artists found out how selling out can cash in.
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Barry Manilow Once Joked That This Peculiar '70s Jingle Was A 'Low Point' In His Career
Barry Manilow is called the king of jingles, and for good reason, since he was both prolific and successful with them. However, there is one he's not a fan of.
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From what almost happened to his flamboyant "Copacabana" shirt to a surprising first choice of instrument, Barry Manilow is more fascinating than you may think.
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What does 1987's "Heaven Is a Place on Earth" have in common with 1964's "My Girl"? Both classic love songs only held the top spot for a single week.
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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 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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Barry Manilow's Duet With Debra Byrd For This Classic Animated Movie From 1994 Still Makes Hearts Soar
Barry Manilow is a prolific songwriter and one of his most underrated works was his soaring duet with Debra Byrd for 1994's Thumbelina. It still inspires love.
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