In 1970, The Jackson 5's Ballad Shot To No. 1 — 22 Years Later, A Superstar Gave It A Hit Encore
The Jackson 5 were on a roll when they scored their fourth No. 1 hit in a row in 1970. The same song hit No. 1 for a superstar 22 years later.
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What Is The Best Electric Guitar For Beginners?
Before all the intimidating tutorials and complicated music theory, one question must be answered: What electric guitar should you buy?
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In 1981, Joan Jett Turned This Overlooked Arrows Track Into A Nearly Perfect Song
After watching an Arrows TV performance in the U.K., Joan Jett took their flop glam song and made a cover that screams '80s rock all the way to the present day.
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5 Songs That Take Boomers Back To Summer Camp
From campfire sing-alongs to a Bob Dylan classic to a warm send-off by John Denver, these songs will transport boomers to those halcyon summer camp days.
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John Denver's Secret Backup Singer On This 1975 Soft Rock Hit Was A Star With Her Own No. 1s
A very famous singer sang a duet with John Denver in 1975, but she wasn't credited. Still, the two had a musical connection, and it came through in the song.
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In 1972, Cat Stevens Released What Might Be His Most Head-Over-Heels Love Song
Cat Stevens lyrical content varied, but on his 1972 album "Catch Bull at Four," he included a love song that was positively bursting with emotion.
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Johnny Cash's Spin On This Story-Song Fell Flat — In 1978, Kenny Rogers Took It To No. 1
In 1978, Kenny Rogers had a No. 1 hit with a song that's now a country classic. He recorded it after Johnny Cash, but many may not even know Cash's version.
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Beloved College Hits From The '70s That Never Hit No. 1
In a surprising number of cases, beloved college hits from the '70s like "Free Bird" failed to reach No. 1 on the Billboard singles chart.
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The Greatest Self-Taught Musicians In Rock History
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These Best-Selling Classic Rock Albums Never Actually Hit No. 1
While some classic rock albums are among the most-bought in the long run, in the short term, they lost out on the Billboard 200 album chart to other artists.
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5 Flop Power Ballads That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations
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Fictional Bands That Scored Real Billboard Hits
As we've seen through the years, even a band that doesn't exist in real life can pull off the magic of making a hit song loved by the world.
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5 Songs That Prove 1994 Was The Decade's Best Year For High School Hits
Those who were in high school during the early '90s will always remember 1994, when hits from acts such as Green Day and Ace of Base left indelible memories.
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Riffs That Still Rip: Led Zeppelin's Candy Store Rock & Other Classics Released 50 Years Ago This Week
50 years ago this week, established acts like Led Zeppelin unveiled their latest masterpieces while newer bands such as AC/DC were making waves.
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The 5 Best Bee Gees Songs That Aren't Stayin' Alive Or How Deep Is Your Love
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Stevie Nicks' Ultimate Rebuttal To Go Your Own Way Became A Fan Favorite — And It Wasn't Dreams
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In 1961, The Marvelettes Gave Motown Its First Pop No. 1 — 13 Years Later, A Carpenters Cover Did It All Over Again
Inspired by a long-distance romance and a '60s Motown first, this song went to No. 1 twice within 13 years by both the Marvelettes and the Carpenter siblings.
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In 1973, Springsteen's Rock Anthem Failed To Chart — Years Later, Manfred Mann's Cover Made It No. 1
Despite a questionable lyric change, Manfred Mann took a hurriedly written and overlooked ‘70s Bruce Springsteen song from obscurity to peak chart success.
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'90s Shoegaze Songs That Made These 5 Movie Scenes Otherworldly
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How A Late-Night Phone Call In 1969 Led To One Of The Rolling Stones' Most Legendary Vocal Moments
After a very pregnant Merry Clayton took a late-night phone call in 1969 to sing for the Rolling Stones, the result was one of the most iconic songs of the era.
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