Iconic '70s Love Songs That Went Platinum
Whether it be the appeal of enduring love or an exhortation to make up after a breakup, these '70s songs tugged the heartstrings as much as they sold copies.
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Nickelback Is A Better Rock Band Than You Remember
It seems like everyone sneers at Nickelback, but we think the much-maligned Canadian rock band deserves nothing but praise from rock purists and fans alike.
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5 Classic Rock Songs From The '70s That Sound Even Cooler Today
Amidst all the restless, churning desire to make novel and cool music in the '70s, certain songs stood out as especially cool on the classic rock front.
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5 Classic Breakup Songs Made Famous By Movies
Some of the best breakup songs have been given to us by movies, themselves a mainstay of post-breakup self-care right up there with ice cream and friend time.
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'60s Flop Songs That Turned Into Smash Hits
These smash hits from UB40, the Beatles, Santana, Soft Cell, and the Stones were previously flops for other artists. Here's a look at their origin stories.
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Fallout's Season 2 Soundtrack Resurrects This 1960 Western Banger
The second season of "Fallout" reaches into franchise history to revive a classic Western song that was popularized in "Fallout: New Vegas."
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5 '80s Rock Songs We'll Be Blasting On Repeat 'Til The Day We Die
No matter the time and place, nor how old anyone is, there are some '80s rock songs that seem to do something supernatural to us, and they never get old.
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'70s Breakup Songs That Take Every Boomer Back To Their First Heartache
Heartache is part of life, and artists like Bill Withers, Carole King, and others made it the subject of songs that boomers will remember with melancholy.
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This No. 1 Barry Manilow Song Was Renamed Because Of A '70s Rock Hit
Barry Manilow had a lot of hits, and one particular No. 1 song initially had the same name as another chart-topper from a 1970s band around the same time.
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Music Wasn't Better In The 'Good Ole Days' — And Our Case Is Airtight
The pioneering days of pop, rock 'n' roll, and other musical genres may seem superior to today's acts, but we think nothing could be further from the truth.
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Barry Manilow Had Serious Doubts About His 1978 Single Copacabana
Barry Manilow's "Copacabana" is a "story song," with characters like Lola, Tony, and Rico, and a tale that reads like a tragic piece of fiction.
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'80s Wedding Songs That Will Stir Up Nostalgia In Every Late Boomer
A modern wedding likely means a late boomer (or two, or more) is involved, and they are well-situated to have a nostalgic take on their own youth in the 1980s.
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These '70s Dance Songs Will Get Every Gen Xer Out Of Their Seats
We all have our own musical tastes, but there's a rare group of '70s dance songs that are so timeless, they even get Gen Xers moving on the dance floor.
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5 Songs From The '80s That Define Rock History
The 1980s saw a wide range of new styles of rock building on the established sound. Bands like AC/DC had hits along side The Cure, U2, and Nine Inch Nails.
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The Meaning Behind Paul McCartney's Darkest Songs
Paul McCartney's compositions are generally optimistic, but sometimes he likes to dive into more moody, negative, reflective, and ominous sounds.
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This '90s Band Defined Grunge, But Not With The Album Everyone Says
Several bands encapsulated the '90s grunge sound, but this groundbreaking group's third album helped define the sound even more than their most popular one.
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This Classic Love Song Held The No. 1 Spot The Longest In 1973
Plenty of love songs topped the charts in 1973, but it was a music legend's heartstring-tugging ode that claimed the top spot for the longest that year.
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The 5 Most Popular Covers Of '70s Songs
The 1970s saw a lot of great music, but some songs from that decade were covered by artists who took them to new heights. You'll recognize these recycled hits.
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AC/DC's Tragic Real-Life Story
AC/DC are the kings of party songs, but their real-life stories haven't always been fun. The hard-rocking band has weathered their fair share of tragedies.
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This Iconic Love Song Held The No. 1 Spot The Longest In 1969
You may be surprised to know that the love song that stayed at No. 1 the longest in 1969 during the culmination of the counterculture was a bubblegum pop song.
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Bizarre Celebrity Moments We Can't Forget
Whether it's odd behavior secretly caught on camera or shocking acts committed on live TV, these celebs have provided us with some unforgettable moments.
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5 Songs From 1975 That Define Rock History
Hindsight tells us what defined rock history. Looking back at 1975, it's clear that Patti Smith, Queen, Fleetwood Mac, War, and Bob Dylan made a big impact.
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This Iconic Love Song Held The No. 1 Spot The Longest In 1977
Few songs have topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 10 weeks or longer, and in 1977, this heart-lifting and Grammy-winning solo debut joined this elite club.
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5 Rock Songs From The '80s We'll Be Blasting On Repeat 'Til The End Of Time
The '80s left us with a vast catalog of outstanding rock music, but from Motörhead to Prince, these are the tunes that will always remain on our playlist.
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'80s Rock Icons That Tarnished Their Own Legacy
The rock stars of the 1980s enjoyed lifestyles that you don't see much anymore, but after the glitz and glam subsided, some ended up ruining their reputations.
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The 5 Best Rock Songs From Female Musicians
These five songs, including a '70s punk rock cornerstone and a blistering 1990s alt-rock breakup anthem, broke new ground for women in rock 'n' roll.
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Why 1994 Was Alternative Rock's Best Year Ever
In 1994, alternative rock had its moment, and the year turned out to be one of the most artistically inventive the genre has seen to this day.
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