Rock Bands With The Most Billboard Hits Of The '70s
The 1970s were the heyday of classic rock, when many bands released their most iconic albums. None achieved the chart success that these ones did though.
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5 Nearly Perfect Bruce Springsteen Songs That Belong On Every Classic Rock Fan's Playlist
Bruce Springsteen is one of the foremost poets of classic rock, crafting songs that speak to his complicated love for his country and its people.
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Happy Accidents That Brought These One-Hit Wonders Back To Life
The shelf-life of a one-hit wonder can vary dramatically, based on a variety of circumstances, and sometimes that means it can become a hit all over again.
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5 Covers Of Bruce Springsteen Songs That Perfectly Capture The Angst Of The Originals
Bruce Springsteen's body of work has masterfully crossed many genres for decades and counting, so it's no surprise that so many have covered him.
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4 Best Bee Gees Songs That Prove They Were More Than A Disco Band
Think Bee Gees and you likely think disco, but from their early days as Beatles wannabes through their pre-disco experimentation, they had far more to offer.
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5 Iconic Guitars Every Classic Rock Fan Should Instantly Recognize
From the intimidating-looking Gibson EDS-1275 to the storied 1957 Fender Stratocaster, these guitars are just as iconic as the rock legends who've played them.
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5 Popular Love Songs From The '70s That Have Nothing To Do With Love
They're mixtape and wedding reception favorites, but these seemingly romantic '70s songs by the likes of Dolly Parton and Joe Cocker are not what they seem.
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The 5 Best Songs With Epic Drum Solos At The Beginning
When drum solos fall short, they become meandering, pointless bathroom breaks. With so much at stake, it becomes all the gutsier to put a drum solo out front.
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5 Nearly Perfect Paul Simon Songs That Should Be Required Listening For Younger Generations
Paul Simon's song output is vast, including folk-rock, lots of '70s hits, and world music. For the uninitiated, we recommend these five nearly perfect songs.
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The Top 10 Hits That Took Over Summer 1975
In the summer of 1975, the Top 10 hits were mostly an interesting mix of country-tinged rock and disco from acts like the Bee Gees, John Denver, and the Eagles.
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The 5 Best Keyboard Solos In Rock History
Keyboardists are often the unsung heroes of rock, but these iconic songs from the Doors to the Beatles were lifted to greatness by expert work on the keys.
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The Bruce Springsteen Love Songs That Turned His Marriage Struggles Into Rock Classics
Bruce Springsteen's 1987 album "Tunnel of Love" included songs like "Brilliant Disguise," and "One Step Up," which were about his marriage struggles.
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5 Greatest Hits Vinyl Compilations Every Classic Rock Fan Should Already Own
Vinyl lovers should already own these five greatest hits compilations by Queen, the Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, the Eagles, and Creedence Clearwater Revival.
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5 Vinyls Every Neil Young Diehard Should Already Own
Neil Young's output over six decades ranges from folk-country to raw rock to more experimental pursuits, but diehard fans should own these five albums.
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4 Mysteries Every Classic Rock Fan Wants Solved
Who inspired "You're So Vain"? Who's the mystery figure on the cover of that legendary Beatles album? These are some of classic rock's most enduring mysteries.
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5 Love Songs Inspired By Greek Myths
On first blush, there might not seem to be much in common between a love song and Greek mythology, but a closer look reveals the connections.
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4 Songs You Didn't Know David Bowie Wrote For Other Famous Musicians
A singular force in music history, David Bowie's songwriting talent spilled over into the careers of artists such as Tina Turner, sometimes even rescuing them.
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Songs Written For Movies That Became Serious Billboard Hits
Songs written for movies like "Karate Kid 2," "American Gigalo," and "Robin Hood" were so successful that they climbed to the top of the Billboard charts.
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5 History-Making Drummers Every Classic Rock Fan Should Already Know
The 20th century granted us some history-making drummers that pushed rock as far as it could go, particularly in classic rock's golden era.
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The 5 Best Carly Simon Songs That Aren't You're So Vain
Carly Simon's biggest hit was "You're So Vein" in 1972, but here's a look at five of her other songs with lyrics that are just as poignant.
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5 Love Songs That Take Gen X Back To Their First High School Dance
These songs from artists such as Whitney Houston, Berlin, and OMD are guaranteed to evoke memories of high school dances for Gen X listeners.
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Riffs That Still Rip: ZZ Top's La Grange And Other Classics Released 53 Years Ago This Week
In the last week of July 1973, songs like ZZ Top's "La Grange," New York Dolls' "Personality Crisis," and Joe Walsh's "Rocky Mountain Way" were released.
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The 5 Best Soft Rock Solos Of All Time
From Toto and Journey to Peter Frampton and Al Stewart, these unforgettable soft rock solos prove mellow songs can deliver electrifying musicianship.
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The 5 Best Duets In Folk Rock History
The best folk rock duets include a Celtic folk-punk Christmas classic and Led Zeppelin's Tolkien-inspired sole outing with a guest vocalist.
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The 5 Best Rock Drum Solos Of The '70s
While drum solos were usually displays of technical mastery, the '70s were the time to get loud, which led to some of the best rock drum solos of the decade.
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9 Rock Bands Who Lost Their Original Singer But Found A Second Life With A New One
Singers in a band typically get a lot of attention, so losing original singers is impactful. However, these rock bands found success with their new singers.
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Popular Songs Everyone Knows That Never Became Billboard Hits
These songs by the Doors, David Bowie, and more are uncontested classics today, but they didn't make it to the Billboard Hot 100 when they were first released.
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