1974 Flopped Harder Than Any Other Year In Classic Rock History
A brief lull that was sandwiched between two defining periods and swamped with schmaltz, 1974 was just about the most mediocre year in classic rock's history.
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Why Listening To Music On The Original iPod Was Better Than Everything Before It
The original iPod revolutionized portable music, taking everything that made previous products great and solving all of their problems in one small device.
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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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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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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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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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Creedence Clearwater Revival's Fortunate Son Was A Seething Anti-War Protest Song Until Movies Ruined It
Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Fortunate Son" is a serious protest song, but oversaturation in movies stripped the power and meaning from the anti-war anthem.
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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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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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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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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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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 Classic Love Songs That Snagged The No. 1 Spot For Just One Week
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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Queen's We Will Rock You Was The Perfect Anthem Until Sports Ruined It
Queen's "We Will Rock You" pops up at sporting events all the time, along with songs like "Eye of the Tiger," and it's safe to say it's overplayed.
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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 Songs Featured In EPiC: Elvis Presley In Concert That Define The Untamed Spirit Of Rock And 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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