5 Hits That Prove 1967 Was The Decade's Best Year For Psychedelic Rock
These five songs from 1967 from bands like the Doors, the Jimi Hendrix Experience, and The Who really prove that 1967 was a stellar year for psychedelic rock.
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'60s Commercial Jingles That Will Transport Boomers Right Back To Childhood
From children singing about hot dogs to the first youth-targeted soda ads, these 1960s jingles were so catchy that boomers will remember them like yesterday.
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5 One-Hit Wonder Rock Songs From The '60s That Still Have Us Hooked Today
In the 1960s, rock songs like "Wipeout" and "Telstar" were big hits from one-hit wonders like the Surfaris and the Tornadoes, and they still have us hooked.
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1969 Changed Rock Forever — Woodstock Was Just The Headline
Woodstock was not the only massive event that shook up rock history that took place in 1969. As the world changed, so too did the music we listened to.
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5 Hits That Prove 1965 Was The Decade's Best Year For Blues Rock
The rise of blues rock in the 1960s propelled acts like Otis Redding and the Rolling Stones to legendary status, and 1965 was the emerging genre's zenith.
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5 Rock Songs That Take Boomers Back To Their First Crush
These five rock songs from bands like the Beach Boys and the Rolling Stones will likely remind boomers of the all-encompassing emotions of their first crushes.
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5 Bob Dylan Songs That Prove 1965 Was The Best Year Of His Career
Bob Dylan's career spans many decades, but 1965 was when he released two legendary, flawless albums, and these songs prove it was his finest year ever.
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Neil Diamond Wrote A 1966 No. 1 Hit For The Monkees That Is Still One Of Their Catchiest Songs
One of the Monkees most catchy and enduring songs was written by none other than Neil Diamond. The track was a No. 1 hit for seven weeks in 1966.
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The Absolute Worst Concert Performances Of The 1960s
In the '60s, rock concerts were new, and participants were still trying to figure them out. The inherent danger and rebelliousness of the genre didn't help.
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5 Love Songs From 1960 That Sound Even Sweeter Today
While each decade of the 20th century has produced some lovely love songs, certain songs from 1960 stand out as sweeter than ever.
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5 Songs From 1967 That Prove It Was The Decade's Best Year For Sunshine Pop
Classic rock songs like "Daydream Believer" are known as sunshine pop, and they help prove that 1967 was the decade's best year for the sub-genre.
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The Beatles Achieved This Unbelievable Milestone In 1964 At The Height Of Their Fame
In 1964 the Beatles had taken the U.S. by storm, reaching an unbelievable milestone that no other band has ever achieved. Here's how they did it.
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5 No. 1 Hits That Prove 1966 Was The Decade's Best Year For Folk Rock
Folk rock reached its peak in 1966, thanks to hit songs like Simon & Garfunkel's "The Sound of Silence" and the Mamas & the Papas' "Monday, Monday."
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'70s (16)
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5 Hits From 1977 That Only The Boldest Boomers Dare To Sing At Karaoke
These songs from Heart, Queen, Donna Summer, and more might have you wishing you'd made a more reasonable selection once the vocal acrobatics kick in.
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5 Cat Stevens Songs That Prove 1971 Was The Best Year Of His Career
In 1971, Cat Stevens broke through in a big way and climbed the charts with "Wild World," "Peace Train," "Moonshadow," and more.
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The Story Behind Neil Diamond And Barbra Streisand's Classic 1978 Duet Is True Serendipity
Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand's chart-topping duet never would have happened without the efforts of an enterprising Kentucky DJ.
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Every Music Lover Had One In The '70s — And It Deserves A Comeback
In the 1970s, people listened to a lot of records, so when new technology came along that enhanced their listening experience, every music lover leveled up.
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The Shortest No. 1 Hits Of The '70s Are Proof That Less Is More
When it comes to songs, they don't have to be long to be popular, and in the 1970s, No. 1 hits from acts like Jim Croce, Melanie, and Hall & Oates proved it.
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At Just 16, Jackson Browne Wrote A Nearly Perfect Song That '70s Artists Jumped To Cover
Jackson Browne wrote a nearly perfect song when he was 16 that many artists have covered, including '70s artists like Gregg Allman, Terry Melcher, and Cher.
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5 Classic Albums That Define Prog Rock
Emerging in the late 1960s, progressive rock quickly became a force to be reckoned with, and these are some of our favorites, from King Crimson to Pink Floyd.
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5 John Denver Songs That Prove He Was The Ultimate Idealist Of The '70s
Classic songs such as "Take Me Home, Country Roads" and "Annie's Song" capture John Denver's sincere dedication to conservation and the best of human nature.
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5 Songs That Prove 1971 Was The Best Year For High School Hits
1971 saw the release of David Bowie's "Changes," The Who's "Baba O'Riley," and other songs that perfectly captured high schoolers' coming-of-age experiences.
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5 Kenny Rogers Songs That Prove 1978 Was The Best Year Of His Career
Kenny Rogers, the genre-spanning icon who became the king of soft rock, released a slew of these career-defining hits in his finest, most impactful year, 1978.
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Cat Stevens Wrote This Classic In 1970 — 25 Years Later, A Hit Cover Catapulted It Up The Charts
This beloved Cat Stevens ballad was never released as a single, but an unexpected cover gave it new life a quarter of a century later.
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5 Rock Musicians Who Experimented With '70s Country — And Nailed It
Country and rock have been bedfellows since the '50s, but these '70s artists, from Jerry Garcia to Neil Young, blended the genres to create pure magic.
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5 Barry Manilow Songs That Prove 1978 Was The Best Year Of His Career
Thanks to hits such as "Copacabana (At the Copa)" and "Can't Smile Without You," Barry Manilow was at the height of his soft-rock powers in 1978.
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James Taylor And Carly Simon's 1977 Live Duet Of You Can Close Your Eyes Is A Time-Stopper
The acclaimed singer-songwriters were married when they recorded this famous version of Taylor's 1971 classic at their home In Martha's Vineyard.
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The Eagles Dominated The '70s With Ease — These 5 No. 1 Hits Are Proof
Blending country and rock with soulful harmonies, the Eagles racked up an enviable string of five No. 1 hits, spanning from 1975 to 1979.
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5 Classic Rock Songs From 1973 That Prove It Was The Decade's Best Summer For Music
There's plenty to like about classic rock from 1973, but that summer was truly legendary, with Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, and others turning up the heat.
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'80s (10)
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5 Rock Videos From The '80s Every Late Boomer Will Immediately Recognize
The '80s saw the rise of truly creative and expertly directed rock videos, and late boomers were treated to some of the most memorable MTV debuts ever seen.
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5 One-Hit Wonder Love Songs From The '80s That Still Have Us Head Over Heels
The '80s acts on this list only made it into the Top 40 once, but we're still swooning over the unforgettable love songs that put them there.
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We Bet You've Never Heard These Underrated INXS Songs
Australian rockers INXS produced several top 10 hits, but their catalog includes plenty of stellar deep cuts that never got the attention they deserved.
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Every Music Lover Had One In The '80s — And It Deserves A Comeback
The 1980s were big, bold, and loud, and so was this iconic and much-loved portable party, which we think deserves a modern revival in these insular times.
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Not Whitney Houston, Not George Michael: This Artist Scored The Most No. 1 Hits Of The '80s
Whitney Houston and George Michael were '80s heavy-hitters, but with nine timeless No. 1 hits, this artist ruled supreme over that decade's pop charts.
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The 5 Best Bonnie Tyler Songs That Aren't Total Eclipse Of The Heart
Bonnie Tyler may be best known for "Total Eclipse of the Heart," but we have a list of five other songs that we think are are some of her best.
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These 5 Female Guitarists Of The '80s Are Criminally Underrated
There are more men in rock than women, so guys get most of the glory, but female guitarists like Jennifer Batten and Nancy Wilson are criminally underrated.
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Bonnie Tyler's 1984 Classic Never Hit No. 1, But Hollywood Gave It A Remarkable Second Life
Bonnie Tyler was a force in the '80s, but her 1984 classic didn't chart high. However, it gained a remarkable second life in many films over the decades.
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5 New Wave Songs From The '80s That Still Transfix Late Boomers Today
As the '80s dawned, late boomers had new wave joining their formative years, with acts like Devo and Blondie creating indelible memories that still persist.
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Peter Gabriel's Only No. 1 Hit In 1986 Year Knocked His Former Band Off The Chart Throne
Peter Gabriel left Genesis in 1975, and in 1986 one of his songs knocked Genesis's No. 1 hit off the Billboard chart. Here'a a look at the song that did it.
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'90s (5)
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Bob Dylan's 1997 Love Song Is So Iconic The Biggest Names In Music Couldn't Resist Covering It
Bob Dylan's song off of his 1997 album "Time Out of Mind" has been covered more than 450 times, including by artists like Garth Brooks and Adele.
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5 Songs That Prove 1991 Was The Decade's Best Year For Shoegaze Music
The heyday of shoegaze was relatively short-lived, but music from acts such as My Bloody Valentine and Curve made 1991 the peak year of that fuzz-filled era.
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Neil Diamond's Hard Pivot To Country In The '90s Was A Bold Risk That Paid Off
Neil Diamond was a pop-rock hitmaker from the '60s to the '80s, but in 1996, he took a risk and made "Tennessee Moon," a country album. The risk paid off.
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Bob Dylan Never Had A No. 1 Hit — But His Son Jakob Topped Three Charts At Once In 1997
Bob Dylan may be one of the best-known singer-songwriters of the 20th century, but he's never had a No. 1 song — though his son did.
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The Absolute Worst Concert Performances Of The 1990s
From SNL to Woodstock '99, the '90s were host to some truly questionable performances that were burned into the fabric of music history for the wrong reasons.
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Classic Rock (28)
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Musicians You Didn't Know Were Romantically Involved When They Recorded These Classic Duets
Sometimes duets capture real love, or at least affection and infatuation, and they're an encapsulation of two musicians who are actually into each other.
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Commonly Misunderstood Classic Rock Lyrics You May Be Singing Wrong
We've all gotten song lyrics wrong from time to time, but these classic rock songs are the most commonly misheard.
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Music Icons Who Overcame Difficult Childhoods
The history of popular music shows us that in many cases, some of the world's biggest stars have had to deal with difficult early lives.
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Bob Dylan's 1-Word Answer To Writing Blowin' In The Wind In 10 Minutes Is So On-Brand
It's said that Bob Dylan wrote "Blowin' in the Wind" in just 10 minutes. When asked about whether that is true, his answer was classic Dylan.
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5 Times Rock Songs Made TV Scenes Pop
When the right song is chosen to soundtrack a TV show, it can really cut to a viewer's emotional core and bring the scene to the next level.
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This 1981 Song By Kenny Rogers Is His Most Romantic By Far
Though romance was, of course, a category Rogers dabbled in plenty across his memorable catalog, no song reached the supreme heights of one particular song.
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Musicians Who Lost Their Backup Singers To Mega-Successful Solo Careers
Working as a backup singer, helping other musicians realize their dreams and artistic visions, moved some singers into a new level of fame.
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The Most Devastating Days In Rock History
The history of rock 'n' roll is littered with tragedies like horrific accidents, murders, acts of self-harm, addiction, and much more.
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6 Vinyl Records You Shouldn't Pass Up At Thrift Stores And Estate Sales
The next time you hit an estate sale or a thrift shop, it might pay to look for one of these increasingly rare LPs from Pink Floyd, Bob Dylan, and more.
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Led Zeppelin Refused To Release This 1971 Song As A Single — It Defined A Generation Anyway
Led Zeppelin released several singles, but they insisted that this generation-defining song from 1971 only be released as an album track on their fourth record.
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5 Critically Adored Elvis Costello Songs That Never Reached No. 1
Elvis Costello is an icon with an enormous fan base, but he's never had a No. 1 hit in the U.S. or U.K. -- not even with these five critically acclaimed songs.
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5 Simon & Garfunkel Hits That Prove They Were The Ultimate Duo Of The '60s
Simon & Garfunkel have a stacked catalogue of unforgettable tracks that prove they just about lapped every other pair in the '60s.
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The Unexpected Jobs These Rock Stars Held Before Their Careers Exploded
A visual effects designer, a welder, and a Playboy Bunny were the jobs that rockers from Tool, Black Sabbath, and Blondie held before their careers took off.
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Not Paul McCartney, Not Elton John: This Act Scored The Most No. 1 Hits Of The '70s
As far as No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 are concerned, there's one group that racked up the most in the '70s, beating out larger-than-life stars.
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5 Songs Every Boomer Needs For Their Vacation Playlist
You can probably guess that "Margaritaville" is on this list, but we've got some left-field choices from the likes of Bob Dylan that might surprise you.
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These 5 Female Guitarists Of The '70s Are Criminally Underrated
There were relatively few women playing guitar during the '70s, and the few that did emerge were largely underrated and overshadowed by their male counterparts.
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5 Classic Rock Lyrics That Would Actually Make Perfect Wedding Vows
Classic rock songwriters also serve as modern poets with a knack for capturing the perfect sentiments to share at the altar.
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5 Rock Songs From 1958 That Sound Even Cooler Today
The year 1958 was a time when many rock 'n' roll pioneers were firing on all cylinders, releasing all-time classics that have aged like fine wine.
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5 David Allan Coe Outlaw Country Lyrics That Shred As Hard As Classic Rock
David Allan Coe has a controversial legacy and plenty of country songs with lyrics that shred as hard as any in classic rock. Here's a look at five of them.
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5 One-Hit Wonder Love Songs From The '60s That Still Have Us Head Over Heels
Some of the best and most enduring love songs of the '60s came from musicians who never found the same success again.
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5 Classic Rock Songs That Take Gen Xers Back To Their First Kiss
These classic love songs from the Cure, Mazzy Star, INXS, Journey, and the Smiths may bring back the nostalgia of a first kiss for gen xers.
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5 Classic Rock Songs Boomers Would Rather Forget
Even though the best of boomer music earns them bragging rights over other generations, the worst of it is annoying, overplayed, overrated, and best forgotten.
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5 Classic Rock Songs From 1969 That Prove It Was The Decade's Best Summer For Music
The counterculture movement, a runaway Broadway hit, and rousing protest songs came together to make the last summer of the 1960s its best for classic rock.
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Iconic Moments That Changed Rock History Forever
Over the course of rock history, certain individuals and their acts stand out as the most important ones that created and defined the genre.
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5 Neil Young Songs Only True Fans Will Appreciate
Dig through Neil Young albums ranging from 1973 to 2012 and beyond, and you'll find decades of songs that will always beguile and blow fans' minds.
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The 5 Best Classic Rock Album Covers Of The '70s
Classic rock cover albums often became part of the overall experience — to the point that the designs of album covers themselves emerging an art form.
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5 Underrated Classic Rock Songs Only Generation Jones Truly Gets
Maybe it's true that you had to be there, but Generation Jones lived it, and that's why they truly get these underrated songs from Steely Dan and others.
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5 Classic Rock Songs Everyone Thinks Hit No. 1 — But Never Did
Some songs are so popular that you'd swear they had to be a No. 1 hit, but songs like "Dancing in the Dark" and "Bohemian Rhapsody" never topped Billboard.
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Music Icon Managers Who Made Damaging Missteps
Whether through thievery, deceit, or sheer incompetence, these bungling managers left their musician clients broke and splintered instead of wealthier.
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These Musicians Doubted They'd Sing Again After A Health Crisis — Their Comebacks Proved Otherwise
The stress and strain of touring tax the voice, and some singers have even feared they'd never sing again as a result of their health problems.
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Musicians Who Have Publicly Said Their Children Won't Inherit Their Massive Fortunes
These legendary musicians have amassed fortunes over the decades, but while their kids are certainly comfortable, they'll also need to earn their own riches.
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Bands That Quit Just As They Were Making It Big
Just as these bands crested the summit and started collecting Grammys, hit singles, and multi-platinum albums, they decided to quit while they were ahead.
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Bands Whose Reunions Were Total Flops
For fame, cash, or both, these legendary bands were lured back into reuniting, but flopped due to old animosities, changing tastes, and the ravages of time.
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Legendary B-Sides That Made Rock Music History
B-sides were often included as an afterthought, but some did better than the lead single, became foundational to rock history, and even began the genre itself.
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Musicians Over 60 Who Are Still Rocking Hard As Ever
From Mick Jagger to Iggy Pop, these rockers decided long ago that retirement is for chumps. For them, tours and studio albums are preferable to quiet vacations.
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Rock Musicians Who Appeared In Iconic '70s Movies
A couple of generations ago, celebrities had their lanes — which made it fresh and exciting to see a rock star taking on a movie role.
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The Hidden Meaning Behind These Album Covers
Here's the hidden meaning behind these famous album covers. A great piece of album art can tie an album together or be completely meaningless.
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One-Hit Wonders Who Deserved More Than 15 Minutes Of Fame
For every dozen one-hit wonders who luck their way into the spotlight for a second, there's one who never should've been saddled with the label to begin with.
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Every Music Lover Had One In The '60s — And It Deserves A Comeback
Not all musical revolutions in the '60s took place in the studio; some began at home, and this is one staple of that decade we think modern listeners will love.
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5 Songs Every Gen Xer Needs For Their Vacation Playlist
Songs like "Groove Is In the Heart," "Blue Monday," and "Me, Myself & I" are essential to Gen X vacation playlists to set the mood. Check out our other picks.
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5 Musicians Whose Grandkids Picked Up The Mic Where They Left Off
Many rock stars have offspring that followed in their footsteps to embrace the family business, and occasionally, it's happened with their grandchildren too.
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The Most Unexpected Career Moves In Music History
Musicians get bored, have secondary interests, and hear the whispers of mischievous demons like anyone else, and sometimes they make unexpected career moves.
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The 5 Best Cat Stevens Songs That Aren't Wild World
"Wild World" is arguably Cat Stevens most well-known song, but songs like "Father and Son" and "Moonshadow" may be among his other best songs.
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5 Rock Songs With Chillingly Good Orchestral Covers
Orchestral covers of songs from rock bands like Metallica, AC/DC, and Radiohead seem to elevate the music to chillingly good heights. Here's a look.
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5 One-Hit Wonder Songs From The '70s That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations
With enough cultural relevance, a track can even be a hit indefinitely — if not commercially, then at least in the hearts of new generations.
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5 Classic Songs That Will Instantly Remind Boomers Of Their Parents
As kids, boomers grew up with their parents' music, so songs from Bobby Darrin, Nat King Cole, Patsy Cline, and these others still remind them of their folks.
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Classic Love Songs We'd Trade The World To Hear Again For The First Time
If only we could unhear Eric Clapton's "Wonderful Tonight" or Al Green's "Let's Stay Together" so we could recapture the magic of that first listen...
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The Final Performance Of These Legendary Acts
The most legendary acts had quite a run, but even for them, the party had to wind down eventually, culminating in one final show.
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5 Hit Songs That Prove 1979 Was The Decade's Best Year For New Wave Music
Some of new wave's best hits, including Blondie's "Heart of Glass," the Police's "Message in a Bottle," and Gary Numan's "Cars" came out of 1979.
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