Iconic Albums That Really Do Sound Better On Vinyl Record Players
Some classic albums just sound better on vinyl. Here are a few iconic records whose warmth and detail make an analog spin worth seeking out.
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5 Songs That Prove 1979 Was The Best Year For Cheap Trick's Career
We're reliving Cheap Trick’s best year ever — 1979 — through five songs that captured the band’s explosive rise and creative and commercial peak.
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5 Everyday Places That Became Classic Rock Album Cover Landmarks
These ordinary city streets and features earned permanent spots in music history when they made the cover of these legendary classic rock albums.
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5 German Songs That Dominated The US Charts In The '80s
Busting out of Cold War Europe to show the U.S. that their Germanic cousins knew how to rock, these powerful tunes found a receptive audience across the pond.
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1970 Soul No. 1, Originally Recorded By Marvin Gaye, Sailed To The Top 56 Years Ago Today
Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell took this soaring classic to the charts, but it was Diana Ross who fueled a now-definitive version all the way to the top in 1970.
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Quote Of The Day By Phil Collins: 'I Learned To Read Drum Music ...'
Phil Collins never learned to read music, but that didn't stop him from having a wildly successful musical career. Here's a look at what he's said about that.
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The 5 Best Covers Of Bad Company, Ranked
While the song "Bad Company" by Bad Company was never released as an official single, it's still a classic that has inspired some seriously great covers.
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5 Songs That Prove 1979 Was The Best Year Of Earth, Wind & Fire's Career
Earth, Wind & Fire defined the ‘70s with genre-defying singles and a dynamic sonic signature, but these standout hits from 1979 are some of their best.
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Not Led Zeppelin, Not Deep Purple: The British Rock Band That Time Forgot Pioneered Heavy Metal
This lesser-remembered British rock band was as influential to heavy metal as Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple were, yet they never had the same success.
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5 Rock Singers Who Went Full Gibberish — And It Worked
Meet five rock singers who turned total gibberish into unforgettable hooks. This is proof that lyrics don’t need meaning to make a song memorable.
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'60s Bubblegum Pop Hits Even The Artists Didn't Expect To Be Huge
Some of bubblegum pop's accidental superstars, including 1910 Fruitgum Company and the Lemon Pipers, had low expectations for their genre-defining singles.
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The Top 4 Yacht Rock Songs That Took Over 1975
The best yacht rock hits of the '70s defined the smooth, breezy sound fans still love decades later. Here are the top yacht rock songs from 1975.
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5 Classic Albums That Define Soul
From Aretha Franklin to Stevie Wonder, we've gathered the albums that best represent the true heart of soul music from the beloved genre's peak period.
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1969 Bubblegum Pop No. 1, Performed By A Fake Band, Hit The Top 57 Years Ago Today
Beloved animated characters may have represented the musicians behind this hit, but the artists' saccharine song went on to dominate the charts in 1969.
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Quote Of The Day By Paul McCartney: 'I'm A Great Believer In ...'
Paul McCartney is widely regarded as one of modern rock's most influential musicians, and he didn't turn down a source of inspiration even when asleep.
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5 Classic Rock Album Covers Every Boomer Can Instantly Picture
Some album covers are as recognizable as the songs on the records. Boomers are sure to know these five by the Doors, Pink Floyd, the Beatles, Yes, and EL&P.
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Bubblegum Pop Hits That Weren't Recorded By The Bands You Thought
Bubblegum pop dominated the '60s and '70s, but some of its biggest hits weren't recorded by the bands whose faces appeared on the actual records.
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The 5 Best Kinks Songs That Aren't You Really Got Me
The Kinks' "You Really Got Me" may be one of their biggest hits, but songs like "Picture Book" and "All Day and All of the Night" are also among their best.
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The 5 Best Vinyl Record Players With Speakers
Audiophiles turn up their noses at record players with built-in speakers, but here are five good options if your budget or living space requires an all-in-one.
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5 Rock Bands With The Longest Careers In Music History
Many rock bands have come and gone, but these five, including the Beach Boys, the Rolling Stones, and Chicago, have had careers that spanned six decades.
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The 5 Best Pete Byrne Songs That Aren't Always Something There To Remind Me
Besides "Always Something There to Remind Me," Pete Byrne's songs "Promises, Promises," "Burning Bridges," and "Flag of Convenience" are among his best.
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5 Times The Byrds Turned Musicians Into Legends
The Byrds were an iconic rock act in their own right, but they also helped launch Bob Dylan into the mainstream, gave Jackson Browne an early boost, and more.
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10 Music Trivia Questions Only True '60s Fans Can Answer
Whether you love some old-school music or you just so happened to be there yourself, these questions might stump even the most knowledgeable fans.
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1968 No. 1, Originally Composed For Bandmate's Son, Topped The Charts 58 Years Ago
As the cracks in the Beatles grew in the late '60s, Paul McCartney crafted a heartfelt No. 1 song that can lift anyone's spirits in troubled times.
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Quote Of The Day By Ozzy Osbourne: 'If I Can't Give Them My Best Shot ...'
Ozzy Osbourne once said he felt like he was cheating unless he gave his fans his best efforts on stage. Here's a deeper look into what his craft meant to him.
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Classic Rock Albums With The Most Hit Singles, Ranked
From Bruce Springsteen to Def Leppard, several classic rock acts turned excellent albums into hit factories, and these birthed the most chart-topping singles.
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One Of Psychedelic Rock's Most Beloved Covers Has No Known Author
While The Grateful Dead is most often associated with this popular rock song, the actual origins of the tune date back much further, with no clear author.
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Only True Fans Know How Cheap Trick Really Got Their Name
There are a handful of interesting stories behind how Cheap Trick may have gotten its name, but the band likely got its moniker through this occurrence.
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5 Times Rock Artists Released Sequels To Their Most Famous Songs
Some major rock stars brought the complex stories introduced in their biggest hits to a conclusion (or at least added new chapters) in these musical sequels.
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The 5 Best Girl Groups Of The '60s
Meet five unforgettable girl groups that defined the '60s. These acts brought timeless hits and distinctive style that still influence pop music to this day.
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