With songs like, "Be My Baby," the Ronettes were one of the most influential groups of the early '60s. To prove it, here's a look at a few more of their songs.
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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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Enveloping us with a miasma of distorted guitar and melancholy lyrics, the first listen of these shoegaze songs by bands such as Lush will always be the best.
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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 song or piece of orchestration underneath a trailer's action sets its tone, establishes its pace, and has the power to elevate the clip to instant virality.
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1983 was a pivotal year in rock history, with songs from the Police, Def Leppard, Michael Jackson, and more setting the stage for new trends and subgenres.
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There are millions of podcasts out there, and while younger generations are bigger consumers of this type of media, older folks are now tuning in.
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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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There have been tours that were responsible for the destruction of many groups, whether it be due to the internal tensions boiling over or a real-life tragedy.
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Twisted Sister, Scorpions, Billy Idol, Foreigner, and Queen all released songs in 1984 that helped define rock history for different reasons. Here's how.
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In 1991, songs like "Black" and "Jerry Was a Race Car Driver" were great, but over time, those songs and these others have become even cooler.
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One of the most distinguishing things about folk rock is its lyrical poetry. Here's a look at five songs that perfectly captured the soul of the genre.
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The best soundtracks can make movies even more unforgettable. These are some of the most iconic rock songs that take movie scenes to a new height.
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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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Rock 'n' roll as we know it was born in the '50s, but even in those trailblazing times, musicians such as Chuck Berry and Janis Martin were charting new waters.
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1977 was a pivotal year for rock in many ways, from the death of Elvis and other bands' ends, to the rise of new iconic albums and influential bands.
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The 1980s were never going to go out quietly, and from Bad English to Sheriff, 1989 went peak power ballad to see that decadent decade into the 1990s.
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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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During rock's zenith of cultural and commercial importance in the latter third of the 20th century, some legends failed to gain a No. 1 hit.
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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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Thanks to a heady mix of nostalgia and long-lasting innovation, these rock 'n' roll tunes from 1959 sound remarkably fresh and recognizable to modern listeners.
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Neil Diamond and Elvis Presley enjoyed and respected each other's music, and their proverbial paths sometimes crossed outside of any music industry obligation.
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Disco was so hot in the 1970s that even rock stars emulated it — with mixed results. Here's our take on Rod Stewart, Blondie, and others' attempts at disco.
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Gen Xers invented the mixtape, so road trip playlists are still a priority. They should include rock songs by No Doubt, STP, Sammy Hagar, and these others.
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In some rare cases, musicians have managed to ascend to the pantheon of rock music greats and stay there — and some have even stayed friends.
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In 1970, Neil Diamond climbed the charts with new hits ("Cracklin' Rosie"), re-releases ("Solitary Man"), and covers ("He Ain't Heavy ... He's My Brother").
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For any boomers dealing with divorce, the change can come with some major silver linings, and one of the best is total control of the music you play.
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