5 Songs That Best Capture The Poetic Soul Of Folk Rock
One of the most distinguishing things about folk rock is its lyrical poetry. Here's a look at five songs that perfectly captured the soul of the genre.
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The Best Slow Songs Of The '80s Are Beyond Dreamy
These great '80s love songs by artists like the Bangles, Spandeau Ballet, and Prince have dreamy qualities that made them some of the best of the decade.
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5 Rock Songs From The '50s That Were Ahead Of Their Time
Rock 'n' roll as we know it was born in the '50s, but even in those trailblazing times, musicians such as Chuck Berry and Janis Martin were charting new waters.
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5 Times Rock Songs Made Movie Scenes Drop-Dead Electrifying
The best soundtracks can make movies even more unforgettable. These are some of the most iconic rock songs that take movie scenes to a new height.
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1977 Changed Rock Forever — Elvis's Death Was Only One Part
1977 was a pivotal year for rock in many ways, from the death of Elvis and other bands' ends, to the rise of new iconic albums and influential bands.
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5 No. 1 Hits That Prove 1989 Was The Decade's Best Year For Power Ballads
The 1980s were never going to go out quietly, and from Bad English to Sheriff, 1989 went peak power ballad to see that decadent decade into the 1990s.
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5 Flop Love Songs From The '90s That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations
Though artists like Sade and Lauren Hill had hit love songs in the '90s, they also had some flops, and now, younger generations are claiming them.
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Rock Legends With Zero No. 1 Hits
During rock's zenith of cultural and commercial importance in the latter third of the 20th century, some legends failed to gain a No. 1 hit.
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5 Classic Love Songs That Were Once Banned From The Radio
Radio stations once acted like moral gatekeepers, and kept now-classic racy love songs from musicians such as the Rolling Stones from our delicate ears.
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5 Rock Songs From 1959 That Sound Even Cooler Today
Thanks to a heady mix of nostalgia and long-lasting innovation, these rock 'n' roll tunes from 1959 sound remarkably fresh and recognizable to modern listeners.
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The Osmonds Released A Hard Rock Song In 1972 That Shreds Their Sunshine Pop Image
This unexpected hit single from the Osmonds, featuring environmentalist lyrics by Alan Osmond, was an early step in the evolution of heavy metal.
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5 Little-Known Facts About Neil Diamond's Connection To Elvis Presley
Neil Diamond and Elvis Presley enjoyed and respected each other's music, and their proverbial paths sometimes crossed outside of any music industry obligation.
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5 Rock Musicians Who Tried '70s Disco — With Mixed Results
Disco was so hot in the 1970s that even rock stars emulated it — with mixed results. Here's our take on Rod Stewart, Blondie, and others' attempts at disco.
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Elvis Presley's 1970 Cover Of Sweet Caroline Is Too Good To Be This Under The Radar
You've likely not heard it, but Elvis' 1970 epic live rendition of Neil Diamond's "Sweet Caroline" is shockingly good, and done the way only the King could do.
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This 1976 Song By Bob Dylan Is His Most Personal By Far
Bob Dylan's catalogue is full of songs that tell stories or offer insight, but in 1976 he broke from the norm when he wrote a very personal song to his wife.
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5 Rock Songs Every Gen Xer's Road Trip Playlist Needs
Gen Xers invented the mixtape, so road trip playlists are still a priority. They should include rock songs by No Doubt, STP, Sammy Hagar, and these others.
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5 Friendships In Rock 'N' Roll History That Stood The Test Of Time
In some rare cases, musicians have managed to ascend to the pantheon of rock music greats and stay there — and some have even stayed friends.
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5 Neil Diamond Songs That Prove 1970 Was The Best Year Of His Career
In 1970, Neil Diamond climbed the charts with new hits ("Cracklin' Rosie"), re-releases ("Solitary Man"), and covers ("He Ain't Heavy ... He's My Brother").
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5 Classic Rock Songs Every Divorced Boomer's Playlist Needs
For any boomers dealing with divorce, the change can come with some major silver linings, and one of the best is total control of the music you play.
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5 One-Hit Wonder Love Songs From The '70s We're Still Head Over Heels For
One-hit wonders gave us such '70s love songs as "Magnet and Steel," "Rock the Boat," and "Fooled Around and Fell In Love." We're still here for all of it.
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The Longest Marriages In Rock 'N' Roll History Smash Every Stereotype
Amazingly, some rock stars have historically long marriages, even with the pressures of endless touring, career ups and downs, and the myriad of temptations.
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The 5 Best Barry Manilow Songs That Aren't Mandy
Barry Manilow's output is extensive, and we think five of his best songs that aren't "Mandy" include "Copacabana," "Looks Like We Made It," and these others.
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5 Rock Songs From 1963 That Sound Even Cooler Today
From the Surfaris' surf-rock standard "Wipeout" to the Beatles' "Money (That's What I Want)," these rock 'n' roll classics have only gotten better with age.
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Musicians Who Became Just As Famous As Their Rock Star Parents
Being the child of, say, a Beatle or the greatest rock 'n' roll drummer might seem daunting for an aspiring musician, but these artists amply proved themselves.
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This 1976 Song By Barry Manilow Is His Most Personal — And You Probably Missed It
It barely made a dent in the charts, but it's one of the most heartfelt songs Manilow has ever recorded, and it continues to resonate with his fans.
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5 Rock Songs From 1960 That Sound Even Cooler Today
1960 was a long time ago, yet artists like Fats Domino, Chuck Berry, and Bo Diddley released songs that year that sound even cooler now than way back then.
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Why Carly Simon And James Taylor's Beloved 1974 Duet Mockingbird Is More Meaningful Than You Realize
Carly Simon and James Taylor's 1974 hit duet, "Mockingbird" was recorded during a meaningful time in the formerly-married couple's lives. Here's why.
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Rock Bands That Booted Their Managers Once They Became Mega-Successful
The business end of rock 'n' roll can be cutthroat, which is why, time and again, band managers have been canned once their musical acts climbed the summit.
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5 Hit Kenny Rogers Songs That Made Him The King Of Soft Rock For Boomers
From a duet with Dolly Parton to a Bob Seger cover, these Kenny Rogers songs define his transition from country music to boomers' favorite soft rock star.
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5 Classic Rock Songs That Take Boomers Back To Their First Kiss
Fleetwood Mac's "Sentimental Lady" and the Crystals' "Then He Kissed Me" are time capsules that take boomers back to their first romance.
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