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The Ronettes’ ‘Be My Baby’ – The 1963 Masterpiece That Redefined Pop Music and Inspired Generations

This music proves nothing will ever touch this era of music. The rawness of the recordings, the emotion in the…

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The Kinks’ ‘Come Dancing’ – The 1983 Nostalgic Hit That Revived Their Career and Captured a Bygone Era

This is the best obituary ever written. He actually brings not just his sister back to life whenever this song…

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The Kinks’ ‘Lola’—The 1970 Anthem That Challenged Conventions and Redefined Rock

This song was way ahead of its time, as we are witnessing today.Wrote down the chords and lyrics at least…

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The Kinks’ ‘Sunny Afternoon’—The 1966 Anthem That Redefined British Rock with Wit and Social Commentary

Their music is timeless. This was one of my first albums purchased when I was in the 7th grade. I…

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Gene Kelly’s ‘Singin’ in the Rain’—The Iconic 1952 Song-and-Dance Number That Defined Hollywood Musicals

You know what's really crazy about this movie? It was made in the 1950s but set in the 1920s. That's…

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The Foundations’ ‘Baby, Now That I’ve Found You’: A Soulful British Classic That Broke Barriers in 1967

Listening to this it's 1967 and I'm 15... What a time to grow up,,,, everything was fresh and new an…

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The Dave Clark Five’s ‘Because’: A Timeless Ballad That Defined the British Invasion

This song was popular while I was in high school. Every time I hear this I think about how great…

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Gerry and the Pacemakers’ ‘Don’t Let the Sun Catch You Crying’ Shines in 1964

Love this song , 75 years old now, just wish i could go back and skip the light fantastic as…

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The Yardbirds’ ‘For Your Love’—The 1965 Breakthrough Hit That Shaped Rock’s Future

These guys were the ultimate in greatness , i was 20 years old when this fine classic appeared , now…

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Herb Alpert’s ‘This Guy’s in Love with You’ – The Unexpected Ballad That Redefined His Career and Topped the Charts in 1968

Music is as close to a time machine as we have. 2 minutes and 56 seconds long… yet it weaves…

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Question Mark & The Mysterians’ ‘96 Tears’—The Garage Rock Anthem That Defined an Era and Shaped Punk’s Future

One of my favorite songs as a 14 year old. I'm 67 now and it is still one of my…

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The Cowsills’ ‘The Rain, The Park & Other Things’ – A Sunshine Pop Classic That Defined the 1960s

Until I heard this, just now, I had forgotten how much I liked this song.It is one of the most…

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Elvis Presley’s Longest Track: The Surprising Bob Dylan Cover That Even Astonished Dylan!

Elvis Presley’s Longest Song: The Hidden Bob Dylan Cover That Blew Even Dylan Away! Nobody did this better - Elvis…

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Conway Twitty’s ‘I See the Want to in Your Eyes’—A Country Seduction That Redefined the Genre in 1974

Back when country artists didn't need auto tune. Ladies and gentlemen, this song may only be 2 minutes and 56…

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Bonnie Raitt’s ‘Thing Called Love’ Reshapes Country Music in 1989

I just don’t hear songs like hers in todays music… just gets deep in your bones!!! Watch the video in…

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Lady Gaga and Adele’s mashup of “Million Reasons” and “Someone Like You” is an explosive track that we never realized we were missing

Although Lady Gaga and Adele originate from entirely distinct musical realms, you'll be blown away by the stunning fusion of…

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Gordon Lightfoot’s ‘If You Could Read My Mind’ Bridges Folk and Pop in 1970

Who’s listening in 2025? An enduring masterpiece that will never lose its ability to bring a tear to my eye.…

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Kris Kristofferson’s ‘Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down’ Redefines Country Storytelling in 1970

No one has ever captured loneliness in a song better than this song. Still among the most brilliant lyrics ever…

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The Highwaymen’s “Whiskey in the Jar”: Reviving an Irish Folk Classic with Timeless Grit

I'm 70yrs old and have just now started to understand just how amazing these old country classics are! Imagine the…

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John Anderson’s ‘Seminole Wind’ (1992): A Stirring Anthem That Brought Country Music Back to Its Roots

This song may only be 4 minutes and 2 seconds long… yet it weaves itself into the soul, never to…

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