5 Hit Songs That Prove 1993 Was The Decade's Greatest Year For Women In Rock
Women in rock like Melissa Etheridge, PJ Harvey, and the Cranberries released authentic, personal music in 1993 that proved it was the best of the decade.
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5 High-Energy Hits That Aren't September That Get Every Boomer Out On The Dance Floor
An irresistible disco-era beat and catchy, memorable lyrics will get boomers gyrating at a party, and Earth, Wind & Fire has plenty of help from these artists.
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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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The Biggest No. 1 Hits Of 1970, Ranked
In 1970, 21 songs made the Billboard Hot 100, including four from the Jackson 5 and two from the Beatles. Here's a list of the the 10 best hits.
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5 Rock Songs From 1954 That Sound Even Cooler Today
In 1954, rock 'n' roll was in its infancy, but songs like "That's All Right," "Work With Me, Annie," and "Shake, Rattle, and Roll" sound even cooler today.
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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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Musicians Who Wrote More No. 1 Hits Than They Ever Scored Themselves
From prolific behind-the-scenes songwriting duos to a folk-rock legend, writing No. 1 hits proved more lucrative for these artists than performing them.
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Guitar Legends Who Didn't Start Out On The Instrument That Made Them Famous
Guitar legends like Eddie Van Halen and Prince learned piano before picking up guitars, and these other guitar luminaries started out on other instruments too.
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These Classic Rock Songs Were Banned From Radio — Yet Still Became No. 1 Hits
Censorship is nothing new, but it doesn't always have the desired effect. These classic rock songs went to No. 1 despite being banned from radio.
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When These Famous Parent-Child Duos Came Together For Music, The Results Were Pure Magic
Whether it's a virtuoso guitar instrumental or a duet with an ailing legend, the bond between these musician parents and children shone in their collaborations.
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5 Flop Disco Songs That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations
Largely thanks to sampling and soundtracks, these initially unsuccessful disco tracks have found new life with younger listeners.
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5 Bob Dylan Songs We'd Trade The World To Hear Again For The First Time
We'd love to recapture the magic of hearing Dylan classics like "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" and "Like a Rolling Stone" for the very first time.
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Classic Rock Artists Who Scored Their First No. 1 Hit After Turning 40
Big acts like Meat Loaf, Aerosmith, and these others had hits early in their careers, but never saw the No. 1 spot on Billboard until after they were 40.
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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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The 5 Best John Denver Songs That Aren't Take Me Home, Country Roads
Among all of John Denver's music, "Take Me Home, Country Roads" became his signature tune that he'll be forever tied to — but he has other great tunes.
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10 Strange But True Stories From 1970s Rock
The rock scene in the 1970s was hedonistic on its quiet days, but from snake auditions to intercepted coffins, it sometimes got unbelievably outlandish.
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5 Classic Rock Songs Every Boomer Needs On Their Workout Playlist
Gym-going baby boomers don't have to subject themselves to the kind of headache-inducing stuff that populates today's Billboard charts.
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8 Vintage Guitars You Shouldn't Walk Past At Thrift Stores And Estate Sales
From iconic '50s thoroughbreds to '80s technological marvels, these are the vintage guitars worth your time and money the next time you're bargain shopping.
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5 Rock Songs From 1955 That Sound Even Cooler Today
The year 1955 was an important year for rock 'n' roll, and musicians who would become the most legendary names in the genre released groundbreaking work.
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Rockers Who Experimented With A Full Orchestra — And Absolutely Pulled It Off
Rock bands have incorporated violins, cellos, flutes, horns, etc., for decades, but a full orchestral accompaniment while playing live? That's tough.
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5 No. 1 Hits That Prove 1993 Was The Decade's Best Year For Love Songs
Dramatic ballads, bouncy finger-snappers, and even a little island groove — the love songs of 1993 gave the year a slate of tracks unrivaled in the decade.
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10 Concert Posters You Shouldn't Ignore At Thrift Stores And Estate Sales
It's kind of weird to think that a slip of perishable paper could go for thousands of dollars, but it's true — especially for some concert posters.
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5 Underrated Guitarists From The Boomer Generation That Are Still Shredding Today
Many of the boomer generation's most underrated guitarists are still out there, laying down licks to remind everyone that they still have it.
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Musicians Who Can't Stand Their Own Hit Songs
Despite earning them a fortune and cementing their legacy, these hit songs from iconic bands such as Led Zeppelin and Radiohead are despised by their creators.
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5 Hit Songs That Prove 1982 Was The Decade's Greatest Year For Women In Rock
By the early 1980s, plenty of talented women had proven that they had what it took to play rock 'n' roll, and 1982, in particular, was a year for the ages.
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'70s Commercial Jingles That Will Transport Boomers Right Back To Childhood
Whether heard on the radio or seen on TV during their favorite shows, boomer kids would forever remember these famous '70s jingles for soda, snacks, and more.
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5 Songs That Prove 1991 Was The Best Year For College Rock
Bubbling up from the '80s, college rock got off the sofa and graduated in 1991, with iconic hits from bands such as R.E.M. and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
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