5 John Denver Songs That Prove 1974 Was The Best Year Of His Career
John Denver's 1974 album "Back Home Again" gave us both chart-topping hits like "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" and deep cuts like "This Old Guitar."
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Paul McCartney Wrote This Pop Classic Overnight — In 1970, Badfinger Made It A Top 10 Hit
One sleepless night, Paul McCartney was driven to pen a light jab at the money-grabbing music industry, and then gave it to Badfinger for its first chart hit.
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5 Classic Albums That Define Folk Rock
Folk rock's claim to fame is blending multiple distinct styles into a cohesive whole, mixing various genres, instruments, and philosophies of music.
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5 Love Songs That Take Boomers Straight Back To Their First Serious Relationship
For the baby boomers who grew up during the early prime of rock 'n' roll, these tunes from the 1960s offer a time capsule back to when young love was blooming.
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5 Beach Boys Songs That Prove 1966 Was The Best Year Of Their Career
The Beach Boys had many hits, but in 1966, they had the best year of their career with songs like "Good Vibrations," "Wouldn't It Be Nice," and "Sloop John B."
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5 Love Songs From 1980 That Sound Even Sweeter Today
Some say that time makes the heart grow fonder, and we think these 1980 love songs from icons such as Billy Joel deftly pluck our heartstrings in modern times.
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5 Folk Rock Songs That Snapped The Boomer Generation Awake
These folk rock songs from artists like the Byrds and Joni Mitchell were part of the catalyst that woke young boomers up to troubling social issues.
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5 Hits That Prove 1972 Was The Decade's Best Year For Americana Music
Thanks to artists such as America and the Eagles, who blended country, rock 'n' roll, and American roots music, 1972 was a great year for Americana.
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5 Classic Rock Songs From 1984 That Prove It Was The Decade's Best Summer For Music
In 1984 songs like "Dancing in the Dark," "Jump," and "When Doves Cry," were big mid-year hits, making it one of the decade's best summers for music.
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5 Love Songs From 1970 That Sound Even Sweeter Today
These songs from Stevie Wonder, George Harrison, and more have lost absolutely none of their appeal in the 50-plus years since their release.
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5 Flop Folk Rock Songs That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations
Folk rock broke out in the 1960s, and some songs slipped under the radar, taking years to become popular thanks to younger generations.
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Bob Dylan's 1-Word Answer To Writing Blowin' In The Wind In 10 Minutes Is So On-Brand
It's said that Bob Dylan wrote "Blowin' in the Wind" in just 10 minutes. When asked about whether that is true, his answer was classic Dylan.
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5 Hits That Prove 1965 Was The Decade's Best Year For Blues Rock
The rise of blues rock in the 1960s propelled acts like Otis Redding and the Rolling Stones to legendary status, and 1965 was the emerging genre's zenith.
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This 1981 Song By Kenny Rogers Is His Most Romantic By Far
Though romance was, of course, a category Rogers dabbled in plenty across his memorable catalog, no song reached the supreme heights of one particular song.
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5 Rock Songs That Take Boomers Back To Their First Crush
These five rock songs from bands like the Beach Boys and the Rolling Stones will likely remind boomers of the all-encompassing emotions of their first crushes.
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5 Bob Dylan Songs That Prove 1965 Was The Best Year Of His Career
Bob Dylan's career spans many decades, but 1965 was when he released two legendary, flawless albums, and these songs prove it was his finest year ever.
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5 Simon & Garfunkel Hits That Prove They Were The Ultimate Duo Of The '60s
Simon & Garfunkel have a stacked catalogue of unforgettable tracks that prove they just about lapped every other pair in the '60s.
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5 Songs Every Boomer Needs For Their Vacation Playlist
You can probably guess that "Margaritaville" is on this list, but we've got some left-field choices from the likes of Bob Dylan that might surprise you.
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5 No. 1 Hits That Prove 1966 Was The Decade's Best Year For Folk Rock
Folk rock reached its peak in 1966, thanks to hit songs like Simon & Garfunkel's "The Sound of Silence" and the Mamas & the Papas' "Monday, Monday."
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4 Flop Musicians From The '70s That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations
Younger generations have uncovered some undoubtedly talented singers and songwriters from the '70s that are reaching new successes in the 2020s.
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The 5 Most Underrated Soft Rock Songs Of The '70s
There's a lot to love in '70s music, and though some of the tracks found reasonable success, there are a few that deserve just a bit more.
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5 Flop Love Songs From The '80s That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations
The 1980s were awash with love songs, but some fell by the wayside until younger cohorts discovered them through social media, streaming, or popular TV shows.
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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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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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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 No. 1 Hits That Prove 1985 Was The Decade's Best Year For Love Songs
From arena rock to pop earworms, 1985 was full of iconic love songs, and we think these chart-topping hits prove that year was the finest effort of the '80s.
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5 Flop Love Songs From The '70s That Have Earned Admiration From Younger Generations
Love songs abounded in the '70s, but not all succeeded, and even tunes by legends such as Bob Dylan and Jim Croce had to wait for the streaming generations.
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