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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How Losing An Album Handed Green Day Their Career-Defining Moment
When Green Day lost the master tapes for a completed LP, the band responded by reinventing itself and creating what many consider to be its best album ever.
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In 1983, The Bee Gees Penned A Song That Would Become Kenny Rogers' Defining Duet
When you think of the Bee Gees, country crooner Kenny Rogers probably doesn't come to mind, but they wrote Roger's defining duet that went to No. 1 in 1983.
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In 1970, Cat Stevens' Wild World Inspired This Genre-Busting Cover — And It's A Classic
A serendipitous listen to a demo of Cat Stevens' "Wild World" by a talented artist led to the song switching tracks to a new genre, and what a cover it was.
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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 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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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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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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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 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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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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At 78, Bob Dylan Finally Nailed A No. 1 Billboard Hit With This Epic 17-Minute Song
As influential as Bob Dylan's music has been since the '60s, his first No. 1 hit only came in 2020 with the 17-minute long "Murder Most Foul" when he was 78.
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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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Shoegaze Never Had A No. 1 Hit — But These 5 Songs Prove The Genre's Incredible Influence
Shoegaze shuffled into the '90s with a fresh, innovative, and very distorted sound, and these songs may remind you of more recent and successful bands.
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Musicians You Didn't Know Were Romantically Involved When They Recorded These Classic Duets
Sometimes duets capture real love, or at least affection and infatuation, and they're an encapsulation of two musicians who are actually into each other.
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5 Songs Every Gen Xer Needs For Their Vacation Playlist
Songs like "Groove Is In the Heart," "Blue Monday," and "Me, Myself & I" are essential to Gen X vacation playlists to set the mood. Check out our other picks.
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5 Musicians Whose Grandkids Picked Up The Mic Where They Left Off
Many rock stars have offspring that followed in their footsteps to embrace the family business, and occasionally, it's happened with their grandchildren too.
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The Most Unexpected Career Moves In Music History
Musicians get bored, have secondary interests, and hear the whispers of mischievous demons like anyone else, and sometimes they make unexpected career moves.
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The Story Behind Neil Diamond And Barbra Streisand's Classic 1978 Duet Is True Serendipity
Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand's chart-topping duet never would have happened without the efforts of an enterprising Kentucky DJ.
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Music Icons Who Overcame Difficult Childhoods
The history of popular music shows us that in many cases, some of the world's biggest stars have had to deal with difficult early lives.
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The 5 Best Cat Stevens Songs That Aren't Wild World
"Wild World" is arguably Cat Stevens most well-known song, but songs like "Father and Son" and "Moonshadow" may be among his other best songs.
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5 Rock Songs With Chillingly Good Orchestral Covers
Orchestral covers of songs from rock bands like Metallica, AC/DC, and Radiohead seem to elevate the music to chillingly good heights. Here's a look.
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We Bet You've Never Heard These Underrated INXS Songs
Australian rockers INXS produced several top 10 hits, but their catalog includes plenty of stellar deep cuts that never got the attention they deserved.
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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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Musicians Who Lost Their Backup Singers To Mega-Successful Solo Careers
Working as a backup singer, helping other musicians realize their dreams and artistic visions, moved some singers into a new level of fame.
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5 One-Hit Wonder Songs From The '70s That Have Earned Respect From Younger Generations
With enough cultural relevance, a track can even be a hit indefinitely — if not commercially, then at least in the hearts of new generations.
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Bands That Quit Just As They Were Making It Big
Just as these bands crested the summit and started collecting Grammys, hit singles, and multi-platinum albums, they decided to quit while they were ahead.
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