5 Classic Rock Lyrics That Would Actually Make Perfect Wedding Vows
Classic rock songwriters also serve as modern poets with a knack for capturing the perfect sentiments to share at the altar.
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Cat Stevens Wrote This Classic In 1970 — 25 Years Later, A Hit Cover Catapulted It Up The Charts
This beloved Cat Stevens ballad was never released as a single, but an unexpected cover gave it new life a quarter of a century later.
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5 New Wave Songs From The '80s That Still Transfix Late Boomers Today
As the '80s dawned, late boomers had new wave joining their formative years, with acts like Devo and Blondie creating indelible memories that still persist.
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5 Classic Rock Songs From 1973 That Prove It Was The Decade's Best Summer For Music
There's plenty to like about classic rock from 1973, but that summer was truly legendary, with Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, and others turning up the heat.
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Bob Dylan Never Had A No. 1 Hit — But His Son Jakob Topped Three Charts At Once In 1997
Bob Dylan may be one of the best-known singer-songwriters of the 20th century, but he's never had a No. 1 song — though his son did.
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From Mick Jagger to Iggy Pop, these rockers decided long ago that retirement is for chumps. For them, tours and studio albums are preferable to quiet vacations.
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This '70s Jingle From Barry Manilow Has One Of The Grooviest Lines In Commercial History
Barry Manilow was responsible for some classic jingles in the 1970s, including a soda commercial tune that summed up the Me Generation in one simple line.
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5 Hit Songs That Prove 1977 Was The Decade's Greatest Year For Women In Rock
Women in rock had a pivotal year in 1977, with artists like Heart, Fleetwood Mac, and Linda Ronstadt singing powerhouse songs that dominated the charts.
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The Best Slow Songs Of The '80s Are Beyond Dreamy
These great '80s love songs by artists like the Bangles, Spandeau Ballet, and Prince have dreamy qualities that made them some of the best of the decade.
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5 One-Hit Wonder Love Songs From The '70s We're Still Head Over Heels For
One-hit wonders gave us such '70s love songs as "Magnet and Steel," "Rock the Boat," and "Fooled Around and Fell In Love." We're still here for all of it.
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5 Hit Kenny Rogers Songs That Made Him The King Of Soft Rock For Boomers
From a duet with Dolly Parton to a Bob Seger cover, these Kenny Rogers songs define his transition from country music to boomers' favorite soft rock star.
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5 Hit James Taylor Songs That Crown Him As The Ultimate King Of Comfort
James Taylor's music is typically pretty soothing, and hits like "Handyman" and "Your Smiling Face" prove he's the ultimate king of comfort music.
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5 No. 1 Hits That Prove 1977 Was The Decade's Best Year For Soft Rock
These soft rock hits from 1977 all have easy-going arrangements, gently rocking beats, and smooth vocals that glide into your ears like warm honey.
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Classic Rock Hits Every Boomer Needs On Their Anniversary Playlist
A boomer anniversary is a big deal, so from the Beach Boys to Van Halen, we're here with the essential classic rock hits to stoke those long-burning fires.
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5 Barry Manilow Flop Songs We're Not Embarrassed To Love
True, you don't get a lot of cool points for liking Barry Manilow, but the guy could write a song, and we're not embarrassed to love these five Manilow flops.
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The 5 Best Slow Songs For Boomers To Dance To At Their Children's Weddings
The father and daughter or mother and son dance at weddings are always special. These five slow songs are optimal for boomers' sentiments to their kids.
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5 Classic Rock Hits Every Boomer Needs On Their Retirement Playlist
These tracks, including Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now" and Styx's "Come Sail Away," are guaranteed to get any boomer's retirement party started with a bang.
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5 No. 1 Hits That Prove 1964 Was The Decade's Best Year For Love Songs
Thanks to the Beatles, the Shangri-Las, the Supremes, and the other artists on this list, 1964 pulled out all the stops when it came to love songs.
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5 Musicians More Successful Than The Rock Idols Who Inspired Them
Musicians like Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks, and Billy Idol were all inspired by other well-known rockers, yet their success eclipsed their heroes'.
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5 Classic Rock Songs Every Boomer's Road Trip Playlist Needs
There's nothing like a great song on a roadie. For boomers, classic rock staples from bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Eagles are essential playlist picks.
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The 5 Best Neil Diamond Songs That Aren't Sweet Caroline
Neil Diamond has recorded some all-time bangers, and only one of them is called "Sweet Caroline." From "Solitary Man" to "Kentucky Woman," here are our faves.
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The Best Slow Songs Of The '70s Are Simply Unforgettable
The 1970s gave us so much great music, but love songs from Roberta Flack, Bill Withers, Donny Hathaway, The Hollies, and Eric Carmen are impossible to forget.
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These Dynamic Musical Duos Split For The Most Heartbreaking Reasons
From romantic tensions to creative differences and even tragic deaths, the splitting of these once-successful musical duos was fraught with emotional turmoil.
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Seals & Crofts Songs We Think Are Better Than Summer Breeze
One of Seals & Crofts' biggest songs is the iconic "Summer Breeze," but we think the duo's catalog holds some even finer treasures.
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5 No. 1 Songs From 1984 That Prove It Was The Decade's Best Year For Music
Tina Turner, Prince, and Cyndi Lauper are among the artists who had No. 1 hits in 1984 that helped spin pop and rock music in new directions.
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Soft Rock Burned Out With These 5 Songs
Back in the day, soft rock really had a moment, fitting right in with the cheesiness of the '80s. But these five songs were signs of the genres's decline.
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5 Classic Love Songs Inspired By The Romance Of Spring
There's something about spring that electrifies songwriters and musicians alike, from toe-tapping jazz numbers to saccharine tunes sung by famous crooners.
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